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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
When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Hollywood mostly avoided the post-election weekend out of concern that people wouldn’t be paying attention to anything other than the presidential race.
—Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
That could have been avoided with antibiotics.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Amy Edmondson, in her book The Right Kind of Wrong, notes how the tragic Challenger disaster could have been avoided if the right people had felt comfortable speaking up.
—Karen Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
However, that democratization has opened the door to young, inexperienced retails traders who might otherwise have avoided getting involved in the unforgiving day trading market.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
These companies have avoided the race to the bottom by focusing on creating value that transcends price.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided that outcome this summer and Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slipping behind the far-right AfD in opinion polls.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Hyundai-Kia-Genesis The South Korean giant has avoided major missteps and has a steady rollout of new vehicles coming in popular segments.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Hollywood mostly avoided the post-election weekend out of concern that people wouldn’t be paying attention to anything other than the presidential race.
—Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
That could have been avoided with antibiotics.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Amy Edmondson, in her book The Right Kind of Wrong, notes how the tragic Challenger disaster could have been avoided if the right people had felt comfortable speaking up.
—Karen Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
However, that democratization has opened the door to young, inexperienced retails traders who might otherwise have avoided getting involved in the unforgiving day trading market.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
These companies have avoided the race to the bottom by focusing on creating value that transcends price.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided that outcome this summer and Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slipping behind the far-right AfD in opinion polls.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Hyundai-Kia-Genesis The South Korean giant has avoided major missteps and has a steady rollout of new vehicles coming in popular segments.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoided
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Except Montgomery, the Lions’ tough running back, bounced off his first would-be tackler and evaded several more in easily the game’s most improbable play.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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The drone had evaded Israeli air defenses by approaching Israel from its Mediterranean coast.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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As modernization spread throughout Italy in the 1960s, the system was abolished, and farmers abandoned their rustic dwellings in favor of houses with electricity and running water in towns and cities.Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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The union also wants the reinstatement of a pension scheme that was abolished in 2008, which is a nonstarter for Boeing.Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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In May, the filmmaker escaped to Europe after receiving sentence of jail and flogging from the Iranian authorities.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Two of the vehicles escaped, the attorney general said, while the third stopped and the driver fled the scene.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Lake, for example, lamented not making an adjustment that might have resulted in an interception or prevented San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings from making a spectacular catch in the second game of the season.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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But on Thursday, in a surprise ruling, the court vacated the temporary restraining order that had prevented the Education Department from moving forward with the loan forgiveness plan.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fortune Nike shares drop Nike shares dipped nearly 5% on Wednesday after the sneaker company postponed its investor day and repealed its full-year guidance during an earnings call.Diane Brady, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The tax would remain in effect indefinitely unless repealed by voters.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Asked again about his non-answer, Vance dodged again.John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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The hospital, atop a hill just south of downtown Asheville, dodged flooding that submerged much of Buncombe County but is laboring to keep up with an onslaught of patients from several counties.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Smotrich canceled his trip to France to speak at the gala, citing security concerns, but at least two demonstrations went ahead, drawing hundreds of protesters.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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After nearly two decades of enchanting holiday shoppers with its elaborate light displays, Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled this year’s installation, an about-face from statements made less than a month ago.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Three of the five were immediately eliminated – Rasmussen's sister, mother, and her close friend –after submitting DNA samples.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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That plan would have eliminated up to $20,000 for 43 million Americans.Collin Binkley, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Avoided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoided. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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