MANEUVER (AROUND) Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

maneuver (around)

verb

Definition of maneuver (around)

as in to evade

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Neither Washington nor Beijing benefits from losing control of systems capable of autonomous replication, accelerating the development of their own successors, evading oversight, or enabling catastrophic biological or cyber harm.

— Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
However, the league’s investigation into the Clippers put the deal on hold after it was alleged that the Clippers evaded the salary cap while signing Leonard to a $103 million free agent deal in July 2019.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of evade

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The brothers also may have wanted to dodge questions regarding rumors about a new tour, with the band posting cryptic teasers on social media the past several days.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
See how that changes if Miami can dodge the upset, the pratfall, and heads 8-0 to South Bend.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of dodge

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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

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And thanks to another recent state law — the Live Local Act — developers would be able to sidestep local zoning regulations, allowing for a project that would smash height restrictions to tower above all surrounding buildings.

— Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
The campaign involves partnerships with dozens of local organizations, the institute said, with in-person and online outreach to voters often sidestepped by major political campaigns.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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