maneuver (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
Verb
  • In a statement, Hamas accused Israel of trying to evade the framework of the original ceasefire agreement that both sides agreed to in January.
    Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
  • But then that peripheral shooter will get lucky, evade three hits in a row, and suddenly the boss, perhaps sensing a soft target, is at that fighter's back.
    Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Kitt-Denton ran down the left sideline to haul in a pass 40 yards downfield, then dodged and weaved another 20 yards before being tackled inside the 10-yard line.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • However, compared to humans, the robot is noticeably slower to react and is not as fluid when performing actions like dodging blows and keeping its balance after being hit.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Marner faked out Swayman and tucked the winner behind the goalie.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This opening fake out is a direct lift from the book.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Palmetto State lawmaker seemingly sidestepped the question.
    Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
  • During the hearing, Mr. Isaacman also sidestepped questions about potential layoffs or closings of NASA centers in different parts of the country.
    Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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