STUTTER-STEPPED Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

stutter-stepped

verb

past tense of stutter-step

as in evaded

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The ballistic missile attacks by Iran were unsuccessful, CENTCOM said, as both evaded the strikes and no American personnel were injured.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Blue Jays reliever Tyler Rogers evaded trouble as Toronto won the series outright.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of evaded

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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

Definition of sidestepped

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Mendoza finished the night 17-of-23 for 237 yards and dodged an injury scare that onlookers feared could affect his second half availability.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
In the past, Prang said, some private jet owners have dodged the tax by hiding their planes in hangars at private airports.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dodged

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Hybrid work increased slightly while fully remote work shrank slightly; average remote hours slipped only from 27 to 26 hours over the measured period.

— Gleb Tsipursky, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
As the last of the September light slipped behind Central Park Wednesday evening, a small group of guests made their way into the Conservatory Garden, one of the park’s quieter gems and a place that remains unfamiliar even to many New Yorkers.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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