maneuvered (around)

Definition of maneuvered (around)next
past tense of maneuver (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuvered (around)
Verb
  • This was an incredibly complex and dangerous operation for the rescue team and for that missing Air Force aviator who had evaded capture behind enemy lines for days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Kiki Rice then hit a series of free throws and UCLA evaded Texas’ fourth-quarter comeback effort after the Longhorns went on a 12-2 run.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There was one instance where journeyman Micah Potter faked out Kel’el Ware and drove for a thunderous dunk.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • She was asked about the incident on Saturday, and sidestepped the question.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Courts, however, have consistently rejected or sidestepped those 14th Amendment claims over the past quarter century, while almost uniformly upholding the policy interpretation.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Testy hearings, 'burn book' on Democratic lawmakers In combative hearings on Capitol Hill, Bondi repeatedly dodged questions from Democrats on the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files and other sensitive matters.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • When asked about that longstanding rumor in a March 4 Congressional hearing, Noem dodged the question.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Maneuvered (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuvered%20%28around%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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