weaseled (out of)

past tense of weasel (out of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaseled (out of)
Verb
  • As a result, Ecuador has avoided the extraordinary inflation that has afflicted so many nations in South America, including Argentina.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Snell deftly avoided the middle of the strike zone and had the Phillies off balance all night.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who evaded removal efforts and the Trail of Tears in the 19th century, still keep the tribe’s vibrant cultural traditions and language alive in Cherokee today.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Season 2 sees is set two years after Ethan and his friends escaped the violent grip of gang life and have become spinning stars in the big city.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
  • As Alba looks up, Messi has escaped from Timor while the centre-backs are occupied with Villa and Alexis Sanchez.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Weaseled (out of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaseled%20%28out%20of%29. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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