elude
verb (used with object)
to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade.
eluding
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present participleof elude.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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“It’s this shrewd way that they’re protecting their information and eluding public oversight,” Shapiro said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
This is an example of what Tuchel was likely eluding to when using the word "sloppy".
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Apache medicine man Geronimo made his now-legendary name leading raids and eluding capture during the Apache wars of the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Peddemors netted again with a cross that found its way in after eluding several players before Beerensteyn rifled in from distance to double Wolfsburg's lead.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
He could get so intense—throw screaming kicking tantrums when something seemed to be eluding him.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
