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sidestep

[sahyd-step] / ˈsaɪdˌstɛp /
VERB
dodge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avoid bypass duck evade fudge skirt
STRONG
ditch elude escape juke pussyfoot shake shirk weasel
WEAK
dance around get around get out of give the slip go around put the move on shake off skip out on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
face meet take on

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One way to sidestep Europe and Asia’s energy problems is to focus on the Americas, where nations like Mexico and Brazil are energy giants in their own right.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Tariffs tied to "country of origin" rules still apply regardless of where a company is headquartered, meaning businesses cannot easily sidestep Chinese supply chains.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

By focusing on new energy projects, tech companies also get to sidestep thorny affordability questions that arise when they try to strike deals with existing power plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Investing in AI without actually investing in it is one way to sidestep concerns among some investors that a bubble is building for the hot technology.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Nowadays, my sister did everything in her power to sidestep her.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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