Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stutter-stepped
Verb
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Hauge skillfully evaded Porro for both of his goals.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Frank evaded questions about whether Robertson has ever asked for extra benefits that are not allowed under the NBA salary cap.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The letter, however, sidestepped any talk of changes to Missouri’s gun laws, among the loosest in the nation.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even as the calendar flipped to September and the clinch appeared obvious, the idea of October was sidestepped.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But perhaps adding Luis Campusano to the taxi squad on Sunday and not immediately activating him was a clue that Díaz dodged a significant injury.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Seton House closed again in 2009, narrowly dodged demolition in 2011 when neighbors and Historic Denver organized to save it, and reopened as a homeless shelter in 2012.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don't fret, though, because dinner can still be saved if this slipped your mind.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Gardner slipped the plateholders from his cameras as his subjects dispersed, the girl to her family, and the men to their work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Stutter-stepped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stutter-stepped. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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