What is another word for avoids?

Pronunciation: [ɐvˈɔ͡ɪdz] (IPA)

Avoids is a commonly used word to express the act of staying away from something or someone. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used instead of avoids to add variety to your writing. Some alternatives include circumvents, evades, eludes, sidesteps, shuns, and steers clear of. While each word has a similar meaning, they may apply differently based on the context. For example, circumvents or sidesteps could be used to describe the act of avoiding a problem or obstacle, while evades or eludes could be used to describe evading a question or escaping a pursuer. By incorporating these synonyms, your writing can become more interesting and varied while still effectively conveying your message.

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What are the hypernyms for Avoids?

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Usage examples for Avoids

This is a great convenience, as it avoids the necessity of having to remove a great many shaft gears.
"Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery"
Howard & Bullough American Machine Company, Ltd.
Now the musk ox is a peace-loving animal and avoids strife, but when forced into fight it is one of the most desperate and dangerous of all the fighters of the wilderness.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Modern treatment for the cure of deformity of body avoids harsh treatment whenever it is possible to do so.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes

Famous quotes with Avoids

  • He who avoids complaint invites happiness.
    Abu Bakr
  • A revolution is interesting insofar as it avoids like the plague the plague it promised to heal.
    Daniel Berrigan
  • This is our culture, and I don't care who the musician is, if he avoids black people, then he is scared of something. He doesn't have confidence in himself or else he doesn't believe in what he's doing.
    Betty Carter
  • It is true that I have had heartache and tragedy in my life. These are things none of us avoids. Suffering is the price of being alive.
    Judy Collins
  • The competent programmer is fully aware of the limited size of his own skull. He therefore approaches his task with full humility, and avoids clever tricks like the plague.
    Edsger Dijkstra

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