WEASEL (OUT OF) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

weasel (out of)

verb

Definition of weasel (out of)

as in to avoid

to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery you won't be able to weasel out of your share of the work by feigning illness

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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of avoid

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Charges include one felony count each for evading a peace officer and evading an officer while driving the wrong way.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
After evading suspicion for years, in part because of her disarming, matronly demeanor, Puente was ultimately arrested.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Definition of evade

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New research, however, suggests our planet has a better chance of escaping that fiery end than previously thought.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
But Márquez escaped when Nolan Arenado lined a ball up the middle that second baseman Sung-Mun Song caught and ran to step on the bag for a double play.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of escape

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