1
as in evading
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
trying to avoid writing thank-you notes for the gifts he didn't like
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2
as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
asked the court to avoid the contract because it was signed under duress
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Recent Examples of avoiding
This was a logical progression in the war, as well as a response to the contradictions at the heart of an American policy that sought to assist Ukraine while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia.
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Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This means not just avoiding harm, but also actively promoting health and well-being preventively.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The westward movement is expected to continue as the storm weakens, avoiding a direct hit to Hawaii.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Except, the Mets aren’t adept this season at mounting comebacks or avoiding losing streaks.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Holding the youths accountable and avoiding jail is not the program's only goal.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But avoiding these motions is another way for the wrist to weaken.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Against this backdrop, daily life in Tel Aviv continues in bars, restaurants, self-help routines, segregation and physical exercise, avoiding common sense, adopting an allusive discourse and denying the development of a personal political conscience.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
The Biden White House emphasized the Justice Department's independence, with aides describing Attorney General Merrick Garland as particularly cautious about avoiding any appearance of political influence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This means not just avoiding harm, but also actively promoting health and well-being preventively.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The westward movement is expected to continue as the storm weakens, avoiding a direct hit to Hawaii.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Except, the Mets aren’t adept this season at mounting comebacks or avoiding losing streaks.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Holding the youths accountable and avoiding jail is not the program's only goal.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But avoiding these motions is another way for the wrist to weaken.
—Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Against this backdrop, daily life in Tel Aviv continues in bars, restaurants, self-help routines, segregation and physical exercise, avoiding common sense, adopting an allusive discourse and denying the development of a personal political conscience.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
The Biden White House emphasized the Justice Department's independence, with aides describing Attorney General Merrick Garland as particularly cautious about avoiding any appearance of political influence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoiding
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Villa have enjoyed a successful style, evading risk and playing with precision.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Phillips and his children – believed to be ages 9, 10 and 12 – had been evading police in a remote part of the country’s North Island since December 2021, triggering a manhunt that gripped the nation.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, support for abolishing the Monarchy has risen from 3 percent to 15 percent during that time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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In that film, Redford plays Forrest Tucker, a real-life career criminal known for escaping from prison several times and for committing a string of audacious bank robberies well into his later years.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Earth saw a strong geomagnetic storm Sunday night, NOAA reported, reaching a G3 (on a scale of 5) due to the impact of solar winds escaping from a cooler, dense region of the Sun.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials have said that repealing the rule would allow for more flexible management for local land managers and aid in preventing destructive wildfires.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its passage is a blow to leadership, which, in the past, has voted against repealing the AUMFs.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The viral trend has fueled fiery online debates — with TikToks showing everything from brides dodging cake by bending over backwards to grooms chasing their new wives across the room just to land the smash.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Why then, after dodging bullets and a couple of explosive shellings, look at the president’s role in the economy on fall Sunday when the NFL stops the nation in its tracks save for DraftKings ?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Not eliminating it means things will happen.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Worse, Rantanen and the Stars wound up eliminating Colorado in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs last spring.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Avoiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoiding. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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