How to Use avoid in a Sentence

avoid

verb
Definition of avoidnext
Synonyms for avoidnext
  • She took a detour to avoid the heavy traffic.
  • Why do you keep avoiding me?
  • He was caught trying to avoid arrest.
  • I am trying to avoid showing any hint of favoritism.
  • He tried hard to avoid accidents.
  • We need to avoid further delays.
  • I'm not going to be late if I can avoid it.
  • How can I avoid paying too much tax?
  • They successfully avoided each other for days.
  • Readers who want to avoid spoilers should skip the next paragraph.
    — Christopher Wallenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Luke says to try to avoid sulfates and surfactants for that reason.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • That's exactly what the founding fathers tried not to -- tried to avoid.
    — CBS News, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Is one day enough at Disneyland?:No, and here's why Disney fans may want to avoid it.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Maryland is riding a tall high after one of its best starts in program history, but the deep valleys of a season are what the coach wants to avoid.
    — Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Last year, France proposed a ban on social media for those under 15, though users were able to avoid the ban with parental consent.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For hikers who want to avoid sweaty feet at all costs, there are plenty of socks made with breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics that’ll dry quickly and keep odors at bay.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Before legalization, about 80% of the cost of producing weed came from trying to avoid law enforcement.
    — WSJ, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Most legal observers expect Trump to avoid jail time, given his status as a first-time offender and sentences handed down for the same crime in other cases.
    — Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Agency leaders also wanted to avoid giving the appearance that private lawyers can pay for access to senior regulators, the official said.
    — Dave Michaels, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Whether you’re headed on a shorter ride or want to avoid mid-thigh tan lines, the Terry Bella Short is a great choice for solid performance and comfort alongside its cropped cut.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The Tigers hope to avoid the sweep with Alex Faedo getting the nod on the mound.
    — Jenna Malinowski, Detroit Free Press, 23 July 2023
  • The current is your friend; use it to drift your fly to the fish to avoid spooking.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2024
  • This will be valuable to avoid the drama and not to let anyone put you in a mood.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The two cousins avoid each other and don’t appear to be speaking.
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 22 July 2023
  • Lastly, avoid the sun, since UV rays can cause color to fade.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Sheldon will play at Sprague, looking to avoid a 0-3 start to the season.
    — Nikstreng, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2023
  • To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.
    — Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2023
  • To avoid slamming into the bus, the driver swerved to the right, the sheriff's office said.
    — Will McDuffie, ABC News, 12 May 2023
  • Some people need to avoid gluten, dairy, or soy due to health issues.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 June 2024
  • Buyers would have the same latitude, and some could avoid all fees.
    — Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2024

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