Synonyms of sidestepped

sidestepped

verb

past tense of sidestep

1

as in circumvented

to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circumvented
• avoided
• evaded
• bypassed
• ignored
• dodged
• skirted
• escaped
• disobeyed
• ducked
• got around
• shook
• shortcut
• eschewed
• beat
• shunned
• eluded
• disregarded
• prevented
• shirked
• flouted
• outflanked
• deflected
• parried
• averted
• diverted
• obviated
• end-ran
• warded (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• kept
• observed
• sought
• accepted
• complied (with)
• obeyed
• pursued
• embraced
• welcomed
• caught
• incurred
• contracted
• assented (to)
• courted
• acceded (to)
• acquiesced (to)

2

as in ducked

to move suddenly aside or to and fro

the startled spectator sidestepped away from the oncoming ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ducked
• weaved
• dodged
• zigzagged
• turned
• avoided
• evaded
• jinked
• slalomed
• escaped
• parried
• eluded
• slid
• deflected
• skirted
• shirked
• slipped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sidestepped

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

Warner had the most eyebrow-raising quote of the 49ers’ postgame press conferences ahead of their 16-hour flight home, while many of his teammates sidestepped questions about the disparate approaches the teams had before the game. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Despite the shortstop’s inadvertent trespassing into Bush’s headspace, the president sidestepped the ceremonial mark at the front of the mound and toed the rubber like a pro. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

During the hearing, King sidestepped lawmakers’ most pointed questions by citing the district’s compliance with state law. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The Marine Corps is also on track to meet its recruiting goal this year, according to officials, having largely sidestepped the deeper struggles facing the other services. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

The South African Reserve Bank blocked funds belonging to Kastelo in late 2025 after uncovering transfers that allegedly sidestepped local capital regulations, Business Day reported. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026

In the rush to deploy AI, many companies sidestepped an analytically rigorous investment approach. — Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

This was no grilling, though, as the Italian set out his thoughts on the new job and sidestepped any tricky questions with the aid of a wide smile. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026