as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the criminal's eluding of the police finally came to an end when he was caught trying to leave the country
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as in evading
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
the millionaire had been eluding his fair share of taxes for years before getting caught
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Recent Examples of eluding
Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 June 2026
At the time of his arrest, Myers was a fugitive allegedly fleeing charges of grand theft, fleeing and eluding, driving while his license was suspended, super-speeding and resisting in connection with a March incident, the sheriff's office said in its statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Barnes was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, possession with intent to distribute, driving under the influence and felony eluding.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The 17-year-old male driver of the vehicle has been referred to juvenile courts on charges of assault with a weapon (two counts), eluding, theft - 3rd degree and possession Of marijuana.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The driver was charged with felony eluding, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and an outstanding felony warrant.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Phan was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular eluding, both felonies, and misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While Henley’s story is worth sharing, Cole, who is the same age as Henley, 37, has had a difficult career with a tour win constantly eluding him.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Trojan picks up another sound — a yellow-breasted chat that has been eluding them.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, 26-year-old Emad Rehman was sentenced to third-degree fleeing and eluding and driving while his license was suspended.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Maxey hit two of the biggest shots of the game, walking into back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers after eluding Celtics guards around Andre Drummond screens.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The youth faces a list of charges, including felony fleeing and eluding arrest with a motor vehicle, officials said.
—Mark Price
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Cole, diagnosed with autism and OCD, confessed to the FBI after eluding authorities for more than four years before his December arrest.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The killer is charged with murder, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 June 2026
At the time of his arrest, Myers was a fugitive allegedly fleeing charges of grand theft, fleeing and eluding, driving while his license was suspended, super-speeding and resisting in connection with a March incident, the sheriff's office said in its statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Barnes was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, possession with intent to distribute, driving under the influence and felony eluding.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The 17-year-old male driver of the vehicle has been referred to juvenile courts on charges of assault with a weapon (two counts), eluding, theft - 3rd degree and possession Of marijuana.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The driver was charged with felony eluding, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and an outstanding felony warrant.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Phan was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular eluding, both felonies, and misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Aaron Scout Tipsword, 25, is facing charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, dangerous/excessive speeding, criminal mischief with property damage, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While Henley’s story is worth sharing, Cole, who is the same age as Henley, 37, has had a difficult career with a tour win constantly eluding him.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Trojan picks up another sound — a yellow-breasted chat that has been eluding them.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, 26-year-old Emad Rehman was sentenced to third-degree fleeing and eluding and driving while his license was suspended.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Maxey hit two of the biggest shots of the game, walking into back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers after eluding Celtics guards around Andre Drummond screens.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The youth faces a list of charges, including felony fleeing and eluding arrest with a motor vehicle, officials said.
—Mark Price
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Cole, diagnosed with autism and OCD, confessed to the FBI after eluding authorities for more than four years before his December arrest.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluding
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Located in Tetbury, Calcot Manor & Spa is a Cotswolds escape designed with the whole family in mind.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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She was later arrested on suspicion of evading police and assault with a deadly weapon on an officer, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Daniels later pleaded no contest to evading a police officer, court records show, in a deal that saw prosecutors dismiss numerous other charges, including second degree burglary of a vehicle and four counts of assault on a police officer.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The case marks the first for Hochman’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit, established to investigate financial crimes involving business tax evasion, payroll tax fraud, falsified business records and underground economy schemes.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Carlos Mencia, who hosted Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia in the 2000s, was arrested Thursday and charged with a dozen counts of felony state tax evasion.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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There should be visibility into how the AI works, which means avoiding black box solutions.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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McClary said there has been a surge in Americans coming to his nonprofit group and partners across the country to seek help on managing debt and avoiding bankruptcy and debt collectors.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The film centers on three women in a remote Bangladeshi village – blind Momi, schoolgirl Hima, and pregnant Laili – who dream of escaping a world shaped by superstition and religious conservatism, with consequences that grow increasingly dire for each of them.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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