AVOIDS Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

avoids

verb

present tense third-person singular of avoid

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 Commentary on his work often describes it as a critique of race or capitalism but gingerly avoids the more superficial observation that these behaviors have a resemblance to certain presentations of psychosis. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 This approach leverages employer relationships, avoids high customer acquisition costs, and ensures unbiased advice. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Daemon narrowly avoids death by dragon as Silverwing's fury brings down nearby stone structures, leaving him nearly senseless. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 This modular architecture avoids forcing one machine to operate effectively both on public roads and in the air. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 The detail everyone avoids could be the one that unlocks progress. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 Sondhelm avoids fast fashion made of synthetic fabrics since natural fibers are so easy to purchase secondhand. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 That avoids causing a political and economic problem from rising Treasury yields. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The new movie follows 28 years later, as Sally bakes cakes and avoids men, while Gilly attracts men named Chad on Tinder. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

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This skin-crawling faux-documentary concerns a prolific New York serial killer who evades capture despite recording his brazen crimes.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
However, Noussair Mazraoui evades Casemiro’s challenge far too easily before Bilal El Khannouss releases Achraf Hakimi on the far side.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

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The Schengen Area is an agreement between 29 European countries that abolishes passport controls and allows people to travel across European borders without providing documents.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Attorney Monica Restanio, whose arguments in court for the Venezuelan family were responsible for winning the ruling that abolishes the minor issue, said she was thrilled.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

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One of the most iconic New England summer escapes, Nantucket is known for its clapboard cottages (and, sure, mega-mansions), sandy beaches, hydrangeas, and elite charm.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
When the Delgado family escapes their house, they are surrounded by other, far more hostile creatures.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of escapes

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act prevents regulated entities, such as hospitals, from disclosing identifiable private information to third parties under most circumstances, unless the patient agrees.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Strategic stillness strengthens emotional intelligence, reduces fatigue, and prevents burnout.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevents

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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026

Definition of repeals

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This year, however, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map more favorable to Republicans, which eliminates one of Alabama's two majority-Black seats.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
This eliminates manual handoffs, reduces errors and ensures cash flow is tracked from the first quote, not after the fact.

— Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of eliminates

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Meanwhile his wife Penelope dodges suitors while his son Telemachus valiantly searches for his decades-absent dad.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Hatcher — a Pomo shape-shifter who dodges prejudice by passing as Mexican in the novel — is a thorny protagonist, often cunning, scheming and unforgiving.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

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