maneuvering (around)

present participle of maneuver (around)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuvering (around)
Verb
  • According to the lawsuit, the defendants profited from unlawful short-term rentals while evading requirements in city law designed to protect short-term renters, protect the quality of life for neighborhood residents and maintain a supply of affordable housing.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Robinzine was charged with evading arrest, unlawful possession of a firearm and tempering with physical evidence.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Among the highlights was Dart taking off in the first quarter, faking out several Eagles defenders, and running to the endzone for a 20-yard touchdown.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Artists have canceled shows at the Smithsonian and elsewhere, and some exhibits are sidestepping the president’s war on DEI.
    Isabel Ruehl, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
  • Critics say the administration is sidestepping a law that has shaped Washington’s skyline for more than a century.
    Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Earle is there to be supportive, and to slay a dragon in her best copyright-dodging Red Sonja fit.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 June 2026
  • Fun dads, at their best, are not dodging serious parenting.
    Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026
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“Maneuvering (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuvering%20%28around%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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