shuffle (out of)

verb

Definition of shuffle (out of)next
as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery I don't know how the CEO managed to shuffle out of being held responsible for his company's weak performance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuffle (out of)
  1. avoid
  2. evade
  3. escape
Verb
  • Officials urge residents to avoid coastal areas, stay informed about conditions and prioritize safety.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Yet most are struggling to act on the scale necessary to help the world avoid the worst effects of warming.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of avoid
Verb
  • At that February hearing, Judge Bowen dismissed an evading police charge, finding that the pursuing Richmond officer had failed to activate his siren during the brief chase.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The post-election honeymoon period is officially over. Democrats and Republicans were back to trading barbs this week as both parties tried to evade blame for a near government shut down.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of evade
Verb
  • Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, for the partner on the receiving end, this dynamic can exacerbate resentment, low self-esteem and a desire to escape.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of escape
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“Shuffle (out of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuffle%20%28out%20of%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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