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as in evaded
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 abolished
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 avoided
Petty crime, like pickpocketing and phone theft, is more common in Paris and can be easily avoided.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Crown and root rots are easily avoided through proper plant siting to ensure adequate soil drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Another driver who avoided the CR-V told investigators that neither its taillights nor hazards were working at the time.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump is the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court, as it has historically been avoided to respect the separation of powers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Much of that is thanks to casting, which made an effort to diversify contestants and avoided overindexing on the chauvinistic archetypes of old.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Xi has avoided reforms that could restore healthy growth, such as tackling the excessive supply and anemic demand behind China’s falling prices and ballooning trade surpluses.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
During the construction phase, the group avoided the use of heavy machinery to keep most of the jungle intact and used ironwood reclaimed from boat piers and fishing boat decks as the main construction material.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
During his conference addressing the mission, Isaacman avoided hyperbole.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Crown and root rots are easily avoided through proper plant siting to ensure adequate soil drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Another driver who avoided the CR-V told investigators that neither its taillights nor hazards were working at the time.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump is the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court, as it has historically been avoided to respect the separation of powers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Much of that is thanks to casting, which made an effort to diversify contestants and avoided overindexing on the chauvinistic archetypes of old.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Xi has avoided reforms that could restore healthy growth, such as tackling the excessive supply and anemic demand behind China’s falling prices and ballooning trade surpluses.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
During the construction phase, the group avoided the use of heavy machinery to keep most of the jungle intact and used ironwood reclaimed from boat piers and fishing boat decks as the main construction material.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
During his conference addressing the mission, Isaacman avoided hyperbole.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoided
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Twin direct hits in southern Israel over the weekend injured at least 180 people, while an additional series of direct strikes — missiles that evaded interceptors — in central Tel Aviv earlier this week injured fewer than 10, according to health officials.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investigators believe Nunez evaded law enforcement by obtaining false identification documents and fleeing the country.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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The post of prime minister was abolished, consolidating executive authority in the presidency.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the four and a half decades since France abolished the death penalty, the guillotine itself has rarely been seen.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Less than two minutes later, the second-year Celtic received a pass from Payton Pritchard, dodged around a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closeout and nailed a 3-pointer that stretched his team’s lead to double digits.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Two Indiana coal plants have once again dodged retirement.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
24 Mar. 2026
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avoided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoided. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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