sidestep
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Definition of sidestep
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side step
nounDefinition of side step (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sidestep
Synonyms: Verb
beat, bypass, circumvent, dodge, get around, shortcut, skirt
Antonyms: Verb
comply (with), follow, keep, obey, observe
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Examples of sidestep in a Sentence
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She sidestepped the reporter's question. They're sidestepping the real issue.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Chubb had to reach for a low pass from Mayfield, then sidestepped a diving defender to run up the sideline for a seven-yard gain. — Scott Patsko, cleveland.com, "Nick Chubb was the Nick Chubb everyone expected: Week 1 positives," 9 Sep. 2019 Players wanting to use cannabis or related products, such as Cannabidiol extract, have needed to do so quietly, sidestepping periodic tests. — David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, "Will the NFL allow players to use marijuana? League wants science to determine drug policy," 7 Sep. 2019 As expected, Tagovailoa and his Crimson Tide teammates dutifully sidestepped questions about the absurd disparity between the two teams. — Rainer Sabin | [email protected], al, "What did Alabama get out of playing New Mexico State?," 7 Sep. 2019 This is not the first time that Wisconsin has sidestepped the compact. — Anna Clark, Twin Cities, "Anna Clark: Is Foxconn really worth risking a Great Lake?," 3 Sep. 2019 President Donald Trump said on Friday that Congressman John Ratcliffe was withdrawing from consideration to serve as the Director of National Intelligence, sidestepping what had already become a difficult confirmation battle. — Alana Abramson, Time, "Trump Drops Ratcliffe as Pick for Top Intelligence Job," 2 Aug. 2019 In that incident, Department of Justice officials ultimately said that a private company stepped in and was able to crack the device, sidestepping the legal question. — NBC News, "AG Barr rails against encryption — but security experts have heard it before," 26 July 2019 Then, after the nominee sidestepped multiple questions about legislation that the Council had drafted in response to the crisis, the speaker paused, dropped his head in his hands and groaned into his microphone. — Brian M. Rosenthal, New York Times, "New York Needed a New Taxi Chief. But a Battle Got in the Way.," 23 July 2019 America’s soaring Vietnamese and Taiwanese trade shows the sidestepping effect. — Ken Fisher, USA TODAY, "Why oil price swings won't burn America's economy or your 401(k)," 25 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Follow along with Monday's bent arm side bridge and hip abduction ankle weight routine and then, for a more challenging routine, try today's side step up and shoulder rise with hip abduction combination exercise. — Womansday.com Staff, Woman's Day, "Workout Series: Ankle Weight Exercises V," 13 Oct. 2010 Explosive straight-line driver who uses smooth footwork, side steps, and spins to get to the rim and finish ambidextrously with power or touch. — Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com, "NBA draft rumors: Chandler Hutchison secures 1st-round draft promise," 17 May 2018 Martin is dribbling around a chair and darting to the corner and taking that big, exaggerated side step NBA players use to find room for a jumper. — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: NBA prospects prepare for 2018 NBA Draft in hard-to-find Zionsville barn," 3 Apr. 2018 Various other complaints have been logged for the difficult ingress and egress due to the Pro-4X’s lack of side steps, the poor resolution of the rearview camera, and for how easily the central touchscreen washes out in direct sunlight. — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, "2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel," 15 Feb. 2018 Jamie Vardy equalised for Leicester midway through the first half against the run of play, before Pep Guardiola's side stepped up the pace after the break. — SI.com, "WATCH: De Bruyne Masterclass Inspires Man City Against Leicester as Aguero Fires Four," 10 Feb. 2018 Once inside, the floor immediately drops a foot; Clara side steps to the right, bumping against her bed. — Sarah Fowler, The Seattle Times, "$10K donated to woman living in poverty, collapsing home," 19 Jan. 2018 To help, there are steel side step rails with rubber pads on each side. — G. Chambers Williams Iii, star-telegram, "Redesigned just last year, Nissan Armada has room for up to eight, starts at $45,600 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 7 Dec. 2017 One quick burst or side step to avoid the rush could make his hamstring worse. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Five reasons Marcus Mariota likely won't play against Dolphins," 7 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sidestep.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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