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
That narrative of cultural evasion is prevalent in the American South, which is often uncredited for its contributions.
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Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The president also recently pardoned incarcerated reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 after swindling $36 million out of banks in the Atlanta area.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Cops and Robbers By 2022, law enforcement alleges, Iza was also engaging in financial fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
The president also recently pardoned incarcerated reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 after swindling $36 million out of banks in the Atlanta area.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Cops and Robbers By 2022, law enforcement alleges, Iza was also engaging in financial fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evasion
Noun
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Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Make sure your pothos is planted in a pot with plenty of drainage holes to let any excess water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Others cope by avoidance, delaying financial decisions, or ignoring accounts altogether.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rick also emphasizes cost avoidance as a discipline distinct from simple cost-cutting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Evasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evasion. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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