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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evasion
Noun
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This isn’t just another run-of-the-feed, Instagrammable escape.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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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
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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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