weaseled

verb

Definition of weaselednext
past tense of weasel
as in shook
to avoid giving a definite answer or position the polite guest chose to weasel rather than admit that he didn't like the meal

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  1. shook
  2. dodged
  3. evaded
Verb
  • Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of shook
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  • Hospitals dodged the most substantial efforts in the year-end spending package to reform their industry, but advocates say the door has at least been cracked opened by a limited measure on outpatient billing.
    Peter Sullivan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
  • That’s not the only bullet dodged by the Blue Jackets on their back end.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of dodged
Verb
  • During his time in the White House, Ford started a program granting amnesty to some men who had evaded the draft during the Vietnam War in exchange for 24 months of public service.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Players gathered around the visitor’s dugout, where coach Jim Mora accepted the trophy, and took in the moment, embracing a feeling that has evaded the program for some time.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaded
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weaseled (out of)

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