as in evaded
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 eluded
During Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Repole will attempt to capture a prize that has eluded his team at Repole Stable.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Engineering an efficient, affordable solar-power car has eluded automotive enthusiasts for decades.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
After Faber took a high-sticking penalty, Heiskanen zipped a shot from the slot that eluded Wallstedt's shoulder and scraped the top of the net.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Draisaitl’s line scored its fifth goal of the series when Connor Murphy’s rim-around eluded Jacob Trouba, coming to Draisaitl for a drop pass to an unmarked Kapanen in the left circle.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The Rockies took a 4-3 lead with a two-run sixth inning, finally coming through with the clutch hits that have eluded them so often.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
In the elder’s tale, high-achieving loner Devon (Sandler) heads to college hopeful of finally making the friends that eluded her in high school.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Palou aims to win the Long Beach Grand Prix, one of the few major races that has eluded the Spanish driver.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But the honor has eluded the king so far.
—Malina Saval, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Engineering an efficient, affordable solar-power car has eluded automotive enthusiasts for decades.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
After Faber took a high-sticking penalty, Heiskanen zipped a shot from the slot that eluded Wallstedt's shoulder and scraped the top of the net.
—CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Draisaitl’s line scored its fifth goal of the series when Connor Murphy’s rim-around eluded Jacob Trouba, coming to Draisaitl for a drop pass to an unmarked Kapanen in the left circle.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The Rockies took a 4-3 lead with a two-run sixth inning, finally coming through with the clutch hits that have eluded them so often.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
In the elder’s tale, high-achieving loner Devon (Sandler) heads to college hopeful of finally making the friends that eluded her in high school.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Palou aims to win the Long Beach Grand Prix, one of the few major races that has eluded the Spanish driver.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But the honor has eluded the king so far.
—Malina Saval, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluded
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Garcia sprinted off exiting through a side entrance and evaded authorities until cops nabbed him on March 25, 2026.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Ukraine, Harry stepped into territory traditionally avoided by the royals.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nearly a year after 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail through a hole in the wall, a special grand jury has indicted the local sheriff on criminal corruption and obstruction charges in connection with the biggest jailbreak in recent American history.—
Greg Hilburn,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in the early morning hours after climbing through a hole behind a toilet.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Eluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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