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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A nuclear taboo has proved good for avoiding nuclear war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Fear of saying the wrong thing or intruding at a sensitive time can leave people worried about getting it wrong and avoiding reaching out altogether.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
After a decade of terrifying squares, avoiding religious stalkers and navigating label purgatory, Twin Temple might finally be at the precipice of what they’ve long manifested — rock stardom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Adjusting the order in which foods are eaten is relatively simple and may be easier to maintain than diets that require avoiding particular food groups.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
I’m friendlier with some of the boys, but right now everyone is just trying to avoid Tobias’s attention, and since he’s focused on me, they’re all earnestly avoiding my eyes.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
