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as in evades
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 abolishes
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 avoids
The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.
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Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Sporting Brembo brakes and KYB suspension, the LFS 700 also avoids the pitfall of utilizing the cheap components that most Chinese offerings are infamous for.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Eggers studiously avoids too many direct shots of Orlok.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What will matter now is how retailers deploy the technology in a way that adds value to their customers and avoids the mediocre.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
That doesn’t mean that Cuban avoids taking chances on cryptocurrency altogether.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This 18-year-old bourbon avoids being overly oaky or tannic, and is even better than last year’s 17-year-old expression.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Delegating avoids burnout - and also takes away from the opportunity for your team members to learn and grow.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The ship avoids the traditional main dining room and buffet setup, instead offering a choice of around 20 dining venues.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Sporting Brembo brakes and KYB suspension, the LFS 700 also avoids the pitfall of utilizing the cheap components that most Chinese offerings are infamous for.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Eggers studiously avoids too many direct shots of Orlok.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What will matter now is how retailers deploy the technology in a way that adds value to their customers and avoids the mediocre.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
That doesn’t mean that Cuban avoids taking chances on cryptocurrency altogether.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
This 18-year-old bourbon avoids being overly oaky or tannic, and is even better than last year’s 17-year-old expression.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Delegating avoids burnout - and also takes away from the opportunity for your team members to learn and grow.
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The ship avoids the traditional main dining room and buffet setup, instead offering a choice of around 20 dining venues.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoids
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Bleeding and disoriented, Ian escapes the trunk and manages to accidentally throw himself off the side of the cliff, although even that doesn’t finish him off.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hutter nearly escapes an attack from Orlok, which involves flinging himself from the mansion's second-story window into the rocky waters of the Black Sea.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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When their attempt to steal a parade balloon goes up in flames and possibly cancels Christmas, the Bad Guys are forced to play Santa to lift the city's spirits — all in preparation for their big bank robbery.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Go Wild pass automatically renews unless the customer cancels it on their Frontier Airlines profile before the renewal date.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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These baking sheets also typically have a rim around the edges, which prevents items from sliding off.Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Research shows that using your phone prevents you from fully focusing on the present moment and has negative effects on relationships when used in social situations.Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the new bubbly font eliminates drop shadows in accordance with modern tastes.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, treatment reduces or eliminates the pain.Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Avoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoids. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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