Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
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Most of these are fine goals, and some (such as finally terminating the university’s efforts to evade a Supreme Court–ordered end to its use of race discrimination in admissions) ought to be uncontroversial.—
The Editors,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025 -
Security scrutinized: Suspect eluded officers protecting Shapiro Balmer started fires while troopers searched Troopers were able to safely evacuate Shapiro's family and others in the mansion, but the fire raises the question of how Balmer was able to evade security.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Kitt-Denton ran down the left sideline to haul in a pass 40 yards downfield, then dodged and weaved another 20 yards before being tackled inside the 10-yard line.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, compared to humans, the robot is noticeably slower to react and is not as fluid when performing actions like dodging blows and keeping its balance after being hit.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2025
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Marner faked out Swayman and tucked the winner behind the goalie.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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This opening fake out is a direct lift from the book.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Palmetto State lawmaker seemingly sidestepped the question.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
12 Apr. 2025
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During the hearing, Mr. Isaacman also sidestepped questions about potential layoffs or closings of NASA centers in different parts of the country.—
Kenneth Chang,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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