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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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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
Using shower bars or shower seats, non-slip mats, avoiding rolling chairs and loose rugs, and wearing supportive footwear are all helpful.
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Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Gather small ceramic or plastic figurines to display, avoiding anything with metal components that could rust.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
You get used to avoiding it, though.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
More than ever, travelers are worried about avoiding these stealthy, bloodsucking pests.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, avoiding summer crowds can offer significant savings.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk of purchasing the crypto coin itself.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Pull Straight Out with Steady Pressure Pull the tick out with a slow, steady motion and avoiding twisting or jerking so that the tick’s mouthparts don’t break off and remain in the skin.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Some deals require the seller to provide an annual compliance certificate to the buyer, but avoiding recapture and complying with the labor requirements are largely the project developer’s purview.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Gather small ceramic or plastic figurines to display, avoiding anything with metal components that could rust.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
You get used to avoiding it, though.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
More than ever, travelers are worried about avoiding these stealthy, bloodsucking pests.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, avoiding summer crowds can offer significant savings.
—Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk of purchasing the crypto coin itself.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Pull Straight Out with Steady Pressure Pull the tick out with a slow, steady motion and avoiding twisting or jerking so that the tick’s mouthparts don’t break off and remain in the skin.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Some deals require the seller to provide an annual compliance certificate to the buyer, but avoiding recapture and complying with the labor requirements are largely the project developer’s purview.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoiding
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But the man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a busy hotel keeps evading capture.Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The latter include possessing a handgun while actively using drugs and evading over $1 million in federal income tax while spending lavishly on drugs and escorts.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Perkins, a city commissioner since 2016, supports abolishing the contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in favor of a city police force.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Stein has called for abolishing student and medical debt.Margie Cullen, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Or, just place carpets to create a barrier between cold floors and the room and prevent heat from escaping through those tiny gaps.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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The picture, which is Hilal’s first feature, is inspired by the true story of a man who fakes blindness to join a team of visually impaired footballers bound for Poland to fulfil his dream of escaping Egypt to live in Europe.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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This enables the terrorist group Al-Shabab to recruit militants, spread their destructive ideology, and expand operations beyond Somalia's borders under the guise of preventing Somalia's disintegration.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Increasing access to birth control is critical for preventing unintended pregnancies, improving women's health, and enabling planned families.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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For years there has been much talk about repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for those retirees who receive another government pension.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Svetlana Dali, 57, was flown back to New York City, and could appear before a Brooklyn federal court judge on Thursday, after dodging a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint — and slipping through another Delta checkpoint at the airline’s boarding gate last week.John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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As our protagonist makes his flight from bondage along the Mississippi River, dodging slavers, sailing alongside an unrecognizable Huck, indignities continue to accumulate, hardening James, until violent delights culminate in delightfully violent ends.The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones make great gifts, and this pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones are 54% off and more than 10,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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To create a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape, policies must focus on eliminating the biases that affect consumer behavior and encouraging more equitable market practices.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Avoiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoiding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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