sidestep

[sahyd-step] / ˈsaɪdˌstɛp /

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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Senate in Michigan is trying to sidestep another internecine fight by keeping his eye on the goal.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The bottom line: If you’ve ever been tempted to sell in May, this is your best chance to sidestep a mediocre market — or worse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Now they are just hoping to sidestep a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Some schools follow them enthusiastically, while others soften or sidestep them.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I managed to sidestep the first kids swing, but these guys were not as stupid as the Minotaur.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Vocabulary lists containing sidestep

"Enabling or Disabling?" and "This I Believe"

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Vocabulary lists containing sidestep

"Enabling or Disabling?" and "This I Believe"