Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
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Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Now, however, DHS states that the previous rules hindered law enforcement efforts by creating sites where people without legal status could evade capture.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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William Byron raced to his second straight Daytona 500 win, dodging a string of late-race wrecks that knocked out a chunk of contenders and sent the Hendrick Motorsports driver into victory lane Sunday night at Daytona International Speedway.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, states with diversified trade portfolios will largely dodge the direct fallout.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Marner faked out Swayman and tucked the winner behind the goalie.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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This opening fake out is a direct lift from the book.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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These relationships require little effort or accountability, allowing individuals to enjoy closeness on their own terms while sidestepping the responsibilities of a long-term partnership.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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For the past year, leasing an EV allowed consumers to sidestep the paperwork and some of the restrictions for the tax credit.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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