eluded

[ih-loo-did] / ɪˈlu dɪd /

VERB

avoid; escape

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baffle confound dodge evade flee foil frustrate outrun outwit puzzle shun stall stonewall thwart

STRONG

bilk circumvent ditch double duck eschew fly shirk shuck shy stump

WEAK

be beyond someone beat around the bush cop out get around get away from give the runaround give the slip give wide berth to hem and haw not touch pass the buck pass up run around stay shy of steer clear of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abet aid assist clarify clear up encourage enlighten explain face help meet support

WEAK

attract confront encounter entice invite take on

Example Sentences

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eluded

The revived interest in her work won her the respect at home that so long eluded her, and she created a massive yellow and black pumpkin sculpture for the Benesse Art Site on Naoshima Island.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

This has eluded neuroscience for decades, but the introduction of a new class of drugs for weight loss may have given us just the lever we need to understand it.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

Investors will keep their eyes peeled for the exact financial details, which have so far eluded scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

After collecting his medal he danced in front of them with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, celebrating the trophy that for so long had eluded the club.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

The haunting joy eluded her; the dream shores were dim and unreal.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare