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.
  • Instead, the best thing to do is hike in groups, stay alert and avoid areas where bears are most likely to frequent.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Then, keep yourself busy, join another gym, avoid places where the two of you used to hang out and get back into the swing of life.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023
  • So, is there anyone who should avoid intermittent fasting?
    — Sarah Felbin, Women's Health, 8 Mar. 2023
  • To make your eyes appear bigger and more awake, line the outer half of the lash line, but avoid the waterline and inner corners.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Nuclear plants need constant power to run cooling systems and avoid a meltdown.
    — Hanna Arhirova and Elena Becatoros, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2023
  • That said, those with sensitive skin, rosacea, or melasma should avoid steaming altogether.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Wars are often fought in urban areas Militaries want to avoid urban warfare, and rightfully so.
    — Liam Collins, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Look for machines with adjustable volume settings and multiple power levels, and avoid those with limited volume controls.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2023
  • For a year now, the Federal Reserve has been navigating a narrow path to bring down inflation and avoid a recession.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Test chemical products on a discreet section of the fence before cleaning the entire structure, and avoid scrubbing the fence with heavy-duty abrasives, like metal scouring pads.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Current medical guidelines, which are recommendations based on a review of the science by experts, say surgeons should avoid surgery when the tear is healing and pain has subsided.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Last year, the Oscars denied Zelensky airtime after discussing the prospect for weeks to keep the show about film and avoid becoming too political.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And why this sudden passion for neutrality and avoiding divisiveness on the editorial page?
    — Karin Klein, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Polite flirts often focus on building a connection slowly, ensuring that their behavior aligns with social norms and avoids any form of inappropriate advances.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • 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

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