STUTTER-STEPPING Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

stutter-stepping

verb

present participle of stutter-step

as in pump-faking

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In the state litigation against Kalshi, evading these taxes is often prominently highlighted.

— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 July 2026
Fuselier was charged with evading arrest early on Tuesday, July 14, as authorities gathered more evidence for additional charges, police said.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of evading

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The Space Development Agency was established in 2019 to help speed up the deployment of US military space systems by sidestepping the Pentagon’s traditional sluggish bureaucracy.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
PortaSplit’s outdoor unit clips onto a window bracket, needs no drilling, and is classified as furniture rather than a fixture — sidestepping facade-modification bans in cities like Paris.

— Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of sidestepping

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Now some buyers are dodging the bills by opting for newer buildings instead.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026
With drinks in hand and dodging pop-up rainstorms Saturday afternoon, neighbors crowded on Ravenswood Avenue for an afternoon of beer tasting and community camaraderie.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of dodging

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Russia’s grip on its gateway to the Black Sea is slipping after a series of Ukrainian attacks forced Moscow to suspend traffic through the key waterway this week, limiting the Kremlin’s ability to trade with the rest of the world.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Lightweight, easy to pack, and made for slipping on in seconds, these Coach Jelly Flip-flops are the perfect companion for poolside lounging, seaside strolls, and everything in between.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

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