avoid
verb (used with object)
to keep away from; keep clear of; shun.
will avoid
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future tenseof avoid.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Stags have a decent chance of making a buck in this IPO, and if you do it through your IRA you will avoid the tax hit on a short-term capital gain.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the new focus will avoid the need to return to major combat with Iran, at least in the near term.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
But the 29-year-old ensured he will avoid that tag by prevailing against Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the Roland Garros final - his 41st appearance at a major.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
One of the biggest potential costs of hosting is needing to build new arenas, which the North American games will avoid with all host cities using existing pitches.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
“In what manner was she beautiful? I realize that I cannot say enough. So. Since I cannot say enough, at least I will avoid saying too much. “Say this, that she was dark haired.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
