parried

Definition of parriednext
past tense of parry

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Verb
  • Twin direct hits in southern Israel over the weekend injured at least 180 people, while an additional series of direct strikes — missiles that evaded interceptors — in central Tel Aviv earlier this week injured fewer than 10, according to health officials.
    Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Investigators believe Nunez evaded law enforcement by obtaining false identification documents and fleeing the country.
    Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Yellowish stool can be associated with oily and greasy foods, which should be avoided on GLP-1s.
    Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Some choices cannot be optimized, some losses can’t be avoided.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kourani had escaped a strike on a hotel in a nearby area earlier this month.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
  • While awaiting prosecution for the Mahany Park shooting, Abril escaped from Placer County sheriff’s custody while receiving medical treatment at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This was Webb’s fifth straight season-opener start, and like each other, a win eluded him.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for a World Series title that has eluded them for nearly two decades.
    Pat Gallen, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Patrons ducked under available coverage to keep their tacos and arepas dry.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Less than two minutes later, the second-year Celtic received a pass from Payton Pritchard, dodged around a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closeout and nailed a 3-pointer that stretched his team’s lead to double digits.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Two Indiana coal plants have once again dodged retirement.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Thanks to its modular and distinctly unmilitary design, the U-2 fit the bill and sidestepped the Air Force's objections when the command of the operation went to the CIA.
    David Szondy March 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sidestepped questions during the public portion of the Senate worldwide threats hearing about reports that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran.
    Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Siegenthaler faked a shot from the high slot and slid a pass to Jack Hughes in the right circle, where his one timer deflected off Bratt.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Top officials always deflected questions about whether regime change was a goal, focusing instead on the military objectives that the administration outlined.
    Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Parried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parried. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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