maneuver (around)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
Verb
  • Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Now, however, DHS states that the previous rules hindered law enforcement efforts by creating sites where people without legal status could evade capture.
    Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.
    Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Meanwhile, states with diversified trade portfolios will largely dodge the direct fallout.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Marner faked out Swayman and tucked the winner behind the goalie.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This opening fake out is a direct lift from the book.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • These relationships require little effort or accountability, allowing individuals to enjoy closeness on their own terms while sidestepping the responsibilities of a long-term partnership.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • For the past year, leasing an EV allowed consumers to sidestep the paperwork and some of the restrictions for the tax credit.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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