weasel (out of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weasel (out of)
Verb
  • Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The initial vote to proceed was 62-38, triggering a process that led to passage of the funding bill late today and avoid a shutdown.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • DeAngelo evaded prosecution for years while committing a string of murders and rapes across the Golden State between 1974 and 1986, including two murders and nine kidnappings in Sacramento County alone.
    Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • However, Boasberg says the department evaded its obligations.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.
    Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Yolanda, who escaped across the border into Mexico later that day, was named a primary suspect.
    Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Weasel (out of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weasel%20%28out%20of%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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