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as in evades
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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as in abolishes
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 avoids
The message also avoids links on purpose.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To the Kremlin’s frustration, the plan also avoids any provision that would force Ukraine to give up territory to the Russians.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
This approach avoids measurement errors introduced by elastic components while still mimicking biological energy storage and return.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
In fact, only a few high-profile nominees were missing, such as best actress nominee Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), who is busy filming her next movie, and best supporting actor nominee Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), who largely avoids awards season events.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
When people with disabilities live in the community with appropriate supports, the state avoids far more expensive emergency care, institutional placements, and hospital stays.
—Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Sports, Hollins does not eat vegetables, avoids drinking water (his preference is watermelon juice) and prefers to eat with his hands rather than use utensils.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Bian Ximing, who avoids the limelight and spends much of his time in Gibraltar, has made nearly $3 billion from bullish bets on Shanghai Futures Exchange gold contracts since early 2022.
—Alfred Cang, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Legal closure, unresolved debates With the misdemeanor plea now entered, Kamau avoids a felony conviction and the uncertainty of a jury trial.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To the Kremlin’s frustration, the plan also avoids any provision that would force Ukraine to give up territory to the Russians.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
This approach avoids measurement errors introduced by elastic components while still mimicking biological energy storage and return.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
In fact, only a few high-profile nominees were missing, such as best actress nominee Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), who is busy filming her next movie, and best supporting actor nominee Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), who largely avoids awards season events.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
When people with disabilities live in the community with appropriate supports, the state avoids far more expensive emergency care, institutional placements, and hospital stays.
—Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Sports, Hollins does not eat vegetables, avoids drinking water (his preference is watermelon juice) and prefers to eat with his hands rather than use utensils.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Bian Ximing, who avoids the limelight and spends much of his time in Gibraltar, has made nearly $3 billion from bullish bets on Shanghai Futures Exchange gold contracts since early 2022.
—Alfred Cang, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Legal closure, unresolved debates With the misdemeanor plea now entered, Kamau avoids a felony conviction and the uncertainty of a jury trial.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoids
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the film, Sea-Based X-Band Radar detects a missile flying across the Pacific Ocean toward Chicago that later evades interception.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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When cooked straight from frozen, that fractured surface dries quickly as moisture turns to steam and escapes before the interior fully softens.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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In Austin, February is practically a monthlong ode to friendship, from brunches where the mimosas are mandatory to rooftop escapes, DIY adventures and dessert experiments that make staying in feel just as celebratory.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Fombonne argues this is legally incorrect because the bill cancels future appropriations and future grants, but does not cancel grants that have already been awarded.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Zofran, the brand name for ondansetron, is a prescription anti-nausea medication that blocks serotonin receptors in your gut and brain that, in turn, prevents them from triggering nausea and vomiting.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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Williams said one of his goals is to change the state law that prevents people who have been convicted of felonies from holding office.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The law also repeals work exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults exiting foster care, and limits states’ ability to waive the time limits on assistance for recipients in areas with few jobs.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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This eliminates a build-up of moisture on surfaces, such as your deck or patio, to shelter them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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White, however, dodges, aiming toward clever.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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If someone dodges your requests, try asking a clarifying question to avoid hidden assumptions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Avoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoids. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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