Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
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Kelsy dispossessed San Diego in its defensive third, cut back to evade a defender at the edge of the penalty area, and skipped a shot inside the near post to give the Timbers (3-5-1) a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Garcia sprinted off exiting through a side entrance and evaded authorities until cops nabbed him on March 25, 2026.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge Edge rusher Anthony Smith led the Big Ten with 12 1/2 sacks last season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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During her Senate hearing, Means dodged some questions about those stances.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was one instance where journeyman Micah Potter faked out Kel’el Ware and drove for a thunderous dunk.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Asked about the fake out, Mara grinned.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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School districts nationwide, including one in Northern California, have issued layoff notices to mental health workers after the Education Department sidestepped a court order protecting federal grant funding.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Presidents of both parties have often sidestepped its requirements, while Congress has struggled to muster the unity or political will to compel compliance.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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