sidestepped

VERB

dodge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoid bypass duck evade fudge skirt

STRONG

ditch elude escape juke pussyfoot shake shirk weasel

WEAK

dance around get around get out of give the slip go around put the move on shake off skip out on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet take on

Example Sentences

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But Warsh during the hearing sidestepped the sharpest questions about independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Cardrooms had since sidestepped the ban by giving players the option to take turns dealing the game and relying on third-party businesses to employ people who act as bankers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The Kremlin has sidestepped questions about the documentary in the wake of the Oscar win.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Longboard’s clients have also sidestepped the recent software slump — Wilcox says they’ve been underweight the sector since 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Too quickly, he sidestepped a confused-looking Fahim and made his way to the back of the worship hall and the halls that led into the rest of the temple.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray