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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age
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Recent Examples of sidestep
The Idaho Legislature’s attempt to sidestep the Constitution will not be tolerated.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to issue a narrow decision in the case of an Atlanta family whose home was mistakenly raided by FBI agents in 2017, a move that could offer plaintiffs a fresh chance at damages while sidestepping a sweeping ruling on government liability.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Those efforts paid off handsomely last cycle, with Senate Republicans being able to sidestep a number of potential primary landmines en route to a 53-seat majority that is already paying dividends in Trump’s first 100 days.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, Loop, who is the first kicker that the Ravens have ever drafted, carefully sidestepped the first question about potentially competing with Tucker, who was working out at the Ravens facility last week.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to issue a narrow decision in the case of an Atlanta family whose home was mistakenly raided by FBI agents in 2017, a move that could offer plaintiffs a fresh chance at damages while sidestepping a sweeping ruling on government liability.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Those efforts paid off handsomely last cycle, with Senate Republicans being able to sidestep a number of potential primary landmines en route to a 53-seat majority that is already paying dividends in Trump’s first 100 days.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, Loop, who is the first kicker that the Ravens have ever drafted, carefully sidestepped the first question about potentially competing with Tucker, who was working out at the Ravens facility last week.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidestep
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Chinese producers looked to expand trade to Southeast Asia and other regions to circumvent the U.S. tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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As promised, High Commander Wharton (Josh Charles) has closed Jezebel's, circumventing the rebellion's plot to massacre Gilead's most unsavory leaders.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
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Among the companies charting this alternative path is Organic India, a wellness brand that has woven regenerative organic agricultural practices into its DNA long before the term became a mainstream badge of sustainability.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The singer sported an intricate top for her time on the show — silver chains woven together to form a halter-neck shape.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Make sure to maintain an upright torso and avoid leaning forward or backward.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The key question is whether the data behind digital twins is sound enough to avoid the pitfalls that result in data decay over time (i.e., entropy).—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Sure enough, within minutes of ducking into the foliage, our heroes hear an eerie whistling and see torches in the darkness.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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After giving Harry some crap for previously ducking him, Donnie patches the call through to Kat's private jet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Engineered to evade interception by U.S. defenses such as THAAD, the missile presents a direct challenge to Western military dominance and poses a potential threat to regional allies like Israel.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Vita's Ukrainian mother (my grandmother) survived as an orphan for two years under German occupation and barely evaded being carted off to Germany to work as a forced laborer.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
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Miss Manners: What’s the best way to dodge a fishy hug?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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But for now Illinois has dodged two major budgetary bullets.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Also, the final order included a new mechanism that would increase the ability for drugmakers to sell directly to consumers, bypassing pharmacy benefits managers.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Seven decades later, some politicians and college leaders are becoming increasingly anxious that another president might cause a different world power to bypass the United States.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Sidestep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidestep. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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