ELUDING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

eluding 1 of 2

noun

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable the criminal's eluding of the police finally came to an end when he was caught trying to leave the country

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eluding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of elude

as in evading

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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The driver, Izrial Martin, 22, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular eluding and assault. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2026 The Sheriff's Office charged him with fleeing and eluding and reckless driving, while FHP filed additional charges. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026 At the time of his arrest, Myers was a fugitive allegedly fleeing charges of grand theft, fleeing and eluding, driving while his license was suspended, super-speeding and resisting in connection with a March incident, the sheriff's office said in its statement. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Barnes was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, possession with intent to distribute, driving under the influence and felony eluding. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 The 17-year-old male driver of the vehicle has been referred to juvenile courts on charges of assault with a weapon (two counts), eluding, theft - 3rd degree and possession Of marijuana. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026 The driver was charged with felony eluding, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and an outstanding felony warrant. — David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026

Verb

Jordan Lyle’s status remains unresolved following his arrest for fleeing and eluding law enforcement at a high speed and reckless driving. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 When the former Serbian president was arrested in 2001, Mladić went into hiding, eluding authorities for another decade. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The chase that follows finds Reacher and Green eluding several officers in Magic Gardens, the South Street art space dominated by Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar’s multimedia mosaic labyrinth. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 Police checked records and found Rodney was on probation for a felony offense of fleeing/eluding an officer. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The driver was arrested and is facing felony eluding charges. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 Young was running around the backfield, eluding pass rushers, keeping his eyes downfield. — Alex Zietlow july 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 There was an active arrest warrant for the man for fleeing and eluding, Tony said, and DNA samples had tied him to multiple other crimes. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026 Milk was in jail on unrelated allegations of driving under the influence and eluding police when Wendel's body was found. — ABC News, 18 June 2026

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Noun

Na Praia won’t be open until summer 2027, but the proprietors of the beloved pastoral escape that is São Lourenço do Barrocal east of Comporta are promising an exquisite new offering of suites, houses, and villas nestled into the dunes themselves.

— Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet through the Himalayas; a smokejumper designed a special high-altitude parachute to drop three hundred thousand Indian rupees to his escape party.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of escape

Verb

Sheriff’s officials said he was booked at the South Placer County Jail on several criminal charges, including evading a police officer.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The recent changes followed reports that some foreign residents had been driving up home prices or evading payments for their public health insurance.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of evading

Noun

Grossman, the attorney representing Ream and Morris in the two cases, agrees that there was massive tax evasion when the ban was passed.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Last December, Galvan admitted paying the bribe and pleaded guilty to one count of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds and one count of evasion of tax assessment.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of evasion

Verb

Suggest a timeline, assign a task, or ask the question everyone keeps politely avoiding.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
Officials annually emphasize boating safety, wearing life jackets and being aware of conditions, especially rip currents, and avoiding drinking alcoholic beverages when venturing out on the water.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality.

— Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
The tiny, colorful birds will spend winter in Mexico and Central America, escaping the cold and snow in Michigan, before returning in spring 2027.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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