maneuver (around)

verb

Definition of maneuver (around)next
as in to evade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
  1. evade
  2. dodge
  3. fake out
  4. sidestep
Verb
  • Those risks include scenarios in which AI could help create chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, autonomously carry out serious cyberattacks, or evade human control.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of evade
Verb
  • Roosts can be hard to access, and as these fleet flitters can also dodge nets, not to mention breezily detect them using their echolocation capabilities.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Edmunds then dodged a rusher to complete a 49-yard pass to Skylar Robinson to set up a 32-yard field goal Malachi Newmaster on the final play of the first half.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dodge
Verb
  • But the unintentional fake out showed just how eager the Bronx faithful is to see Lombard in the big leagues.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • Josh Manson faked out Nic Dowd behind the Colorado net to free up space for the defenseman to hit Martin Necas with a tape-to-tape outlet pass beyond the red line.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Definition of fake out
Verb
  • Taking on Trump over Canada trade also helps Democrats sidestep their own past divisions on the issue.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • An amendment referred to the ballot by lawmakers seeks to sidestep a court ruling that struck down a previous Democratic redistricting plan in 2022.
    — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sidestep
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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