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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of evasion
Chrisley evolved from teenaged reality TV heiress to one of the most recognizable conservative voices of her generation after her parents were imprisoned on fraud and tax evasion charges in 2023.
—
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The capital Rome has the highest rate of garbage tax evasion, according to the authorities, followed by Naples.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Her assertion comes after Trump granted a pardon for her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 and sentenced to 19 years in prison.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
The sentencing comes after Masanotti, a former Darien resident, took a plea deal in October, pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of tax evasion, federal officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evasion
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The capital Rome has the highest rate of garbage tax evasion, according to the authorities, followed by Naples.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Her assertion comes after Trump granted a pardon for her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022 and sentenced to 19 years in prison.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
The sentencing comes after Masanotti, a former Darien resident, took a plea deal in October, pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of tax evasion, federal officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evasion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evasion
Noun
-
Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino, Vlore Located along the picturesque coastline of Vlore, the Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino is another high-end escape, this time with panoramic ocean views.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Demonstrators tried to prevent their escape as Lang threw himself and his goat into the truck.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Projection spans 30 to 150 inches, while Intelligent Instant Setup automatically handles autofocus, keystone correction, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2026
-
There has also been an avoidance of taking big swings on defensive tackles early in drafts.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evasion. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
