maneuvering (around)

Definition of maneuvering (around)next
present participle of maneuver (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuvering (around)
Verb
  • Prokop faces four misdemeanor charges, including one count of a violation of bond — protective order, one count of evading arrest or detention and two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Authorities told Fox News Digital Prokop faces four misdemeanor charges — one count of violation of bond or protective order, one count of evading arrest or detention and two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Old Dominion started fast, with quarterback Colton Joseph faking out the Hoosiers defense on the first offensive play of the game and sprinting 75 yards for a touchdown.
    Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For this reason, sidestepping Machado, came as a shock to many.
    Javier Corrales, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Zheng and his team took a different approach, sidestepping physical synchronization altogether.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Wardlaw's flimsy pretext is the go-to move of those dodging transparency.
    Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Trying to keep up with tariff news, especially as a consumer who isn't necessarily an expert in economic policy, can feel like dodging sporadic jump scares.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Maneuvering (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuvering%20%28around%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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