as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
his artful elusion of the worst work assignments
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Recent Examples of elusion
We’re left to draw our own conclusions about that period, especially as the present-day Andrésen looks back on it here with more innuendo and elusion than frank remembrance.
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2021
Emphasizing defense, his boxing instructor prods him to master the art of elusion, of hitting without being hit.
—Gordon Marino, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2019
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2021
Emphasizing defense, his boxing instructor prods him to master the art of elusion, of hitting without being hit.
—Gordon Marino, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elusion
Noun
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One of the cops is executed, and the other escapes.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whether seeking adventure, cultural exploration, or a relaxing spa escape, families will find a well-rounded vacation experience in this stunning coastal spot.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yet its evasion of the substance of contemporary American polarization—an increasingly common approach in a Hollywood desperate for hits that will play in red states, blue states, and internationally—undermines that verisimilitude.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Savannah Chrisley is turning to President Donald Trump for help as her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, remain incarcerated after being convicted of federal bank fraud and tax evasion.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That includes traffic collision avoidance systems, ground proximity warning systems, advanced weather radars, along with a multitude of other systems that are constantly being refined, Doyle explained.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tuas port's fleet currently includes more than 200 of these AGVs, which use RFID to communicate with underground transponders and share their location in real-time for precise positioning and collision avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Elusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elusion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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