sidestep
verb (used without object)
to step to one side.
sidesteps
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present tense formof sidestep (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But the film sidesteps the fact that Liam spent the mourning period criticising his brother for his failure to appear at charity shows supporting the survivors.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Every time a leader avoids a hard truth, sidesteps a real tension, or makes disagreement feel risky, you pay a hefty price.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
As long as the U.S. economy sidesteps recession, the card companies can see the sales and earnings growth come in.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
The arrangement sidesteps efforts to tie State Farm’s rates to its handling of disaster claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2026
Ama sidesteps a spotted gecko using a rock as a tanning bed.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
