avoid
verb (used with object)
to keep away from; keep clear of; shun.
have avoided
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present perfectof avoid.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Even those closer to retirement are dodging the task: One-third of those who expected to retire within the next 15 years have avoided running their retirement numbers, per the report.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Nearly three-quarters now say they have avoided buying certain foods because of recalls or government advisories, up from 53% in 2024.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
Nor is it saying any one team would definitely have avoided relegation or reached the Champions League.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
For decades, administrations and lawmakers have avoided the difficult discussions needed to reach a solution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
I wouldn’t have avoided every single possible meeting between the two of us.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
