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steering clear of

NOUN

avoidance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evasion prevention restraint

STRONG

circumvention delay departure dodge dodging elusion escape escapism flight forbearance nonparticipation parry recession recoil retreat self-restraint shirking shunning

WEAK

absention eschewal passive resistance runaround

Antonyms

STRONG

advance arrival coming continuation stay

WEAK

meeting

Example Sentences

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And Allegiant has been adept at avoiding head-to-head competition with larger competitors by steering clear of crowded routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

But most states are steering clear of a straight tax on net worth, say the researchers at the Urban- Brookings Tax Policy Center External link, because a wealth tax can be hard to administer.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

Despite largely steering clear of the cameras, several of Duwaji's friends have gushed about her in interviews amid speculation about her role in a Mamdani administration.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

For some actors that means steering clear of social media or Reddit threads to guard the story’s secrets or peace of mind.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

Plus I’ve been steering clear of the family room after dinner.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

steering clear of

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