as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable pleading chronic back pain is my standard evasion for doing any heavy lifting

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Recent Examples of evasion Former Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso is one of the few soccer figures to be acquitted of tax evasion charges. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 In June 2022, Todd and Julie were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion. Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 July 2025 After a trial in a federal court in Atlanta, a jury found the couple and their attorney Peter Tarantino guilty of all charges against them, including bank fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit tax evasion. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The Chrisley Knows Best stars were serving time after being convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for evasion
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Noun
  • This isn’t just another run-of-the-feed, Instagrammable escape.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Reading has always been my escape when life feels overwhelming.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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  • Instead of avoiding a task, face the core of your worry, reframe the negative thoughts that fuel your avoidance and get back to the task with intention.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • When the neurons were turned on artificially, the mice reacted with fear and avoidance, even when no pain was actually present.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2025

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“Evasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evasion. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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