as in elusive
hard to find, capture, or isolate
believers in Bigfoot have never quite explained how such a large creature can be so evasive
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Recent Examples of evasive
Vance took evasive action and moved to a separate location, but that did not stop skiers pursuing the VP on the slopes to protest.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Like an evasive paramour, the Louvre may not always seem to be interested in a relationship.
—Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Though the team has been evasive about nailing down a position, the hard part is over.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Waldock and Cox both saw that as a clear evasive maneuver by the American Airlines pilot.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Like an evasive paramour, the Louvre may not always seem to be interested in a relationship.
—Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Though the team has been evasive about nailing down a position, the hard part is over.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Waldock and Cox both saw that as a clear evasive maneuver by the American Airlines pilot.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for evasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evasive
elusive
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Europe threatens more sanctions if Russia ignores ceasefire offer Progress on ending the three-year war has seemed elusive in the months since Trump returned to the White House, and his previous claims of imminent breakthroughs have failed to come to fruition.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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As the economy contracts and job security feel increasingly elusive, more young adults are embracing DIY business models prioritizing autonomy and creative expression.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Evasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evasive. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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