Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
Verb
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There was no immediate confirmation that Iranian missiles had managed to evade its defense systems to strike the ship on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The remaining charges included unlawful carrying of a weapon, theft, evading arrest, burglary, fraud and unauthorized use of a vehicle.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Following the hearing, LaBeouf reportedly dodged reporters outside the courthouse and refused to provide any comment.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Birbiglia keeps asking, and Fleming keeps dodging.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the 80th minute, Denkey received an assist from Ender Echenique, faking out goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos before finishing with his left foot between a pair of defenders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Drake preferred to fake out a defender and run right by them.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Later that year, Kiley sidestepped a question from The Bee asking if former President Joe Biden was legitimately elected.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Finances are best handled from a logical perspective; sidestep if things feel too heated for a constructive conversation.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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