avoid
verb (used with object)
to keep away from; keep clear of; shun.
avoiding
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present participleof avoid.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She says Iñárritu — whose last film, “Bardo,” had a rocky reception on the 2022 festival circuit — was adamant that the decision wasn’t about avoiding festivals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
On board, he said the sailors likely had to battle the uncertainty of how long their deployment was going to last, while also avoiding complacency and maintaining sharp focus in a dangerous environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Using either BMI or waist circumference provided a better balance between correctly identifying people with obesity and avoiding false-positive diagnoses.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
Seventeenth in the Premier League in 2024-25, 17th in 2025-26, only avoiding relegation on the final day, but this season was meant to be different.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
She’s been avoiding me at practice too, and the other day when I was standing at the bus stop, she looked right through me when she drove by with her dad.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
