Synonyms of sidestepped

sidestepped

verb

past tense of sidestep

1

as in circumvented

to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circumvented
• avoided
• evaded
• bypassed
• ignored
• dodged
• skirted
• escaped
• disobeyed
• ducked
• got around
• shook
• shortcut
• eschewed
• beat
• shunned
• eluded
• disregarded
• prevented
• shirked
• flouted
• outflanked
• deflected
• parried
• averted
• diverted
• obviated
• end-ran
• warded (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• kept
• observed
• sought
• accepted
• complied (with)
• obeyed
• pursued
• embraced
• welcomed
• caught
• incurred
• contracted
• assented (to)
• courted
• acceded (to)
• acquiesced (to)

2

as in ducked

to move suddenly aside or to and fro

the startled spectator sidestepped away from the oncoming ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ducked
• weaved
• dodged
• zigzagged
• turned
• avoided
• evaded
• jinked
• slalomed
• escaped
• parried
• eluded
• slid
• deflected
• skirted
• shirked
• slipped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sidestepped

The blind man nudged the ferrule of his cane into the bulk of the sleeping figure, sidestepped him deftly, and moved on to the end of the block, a stoplight, heavy traffic, cyclists, big scary trucks. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

The president, who sat down with Time magazine for a 75-minute interview published Thursday, sidestepped multiple questions about Netanyahu's reelection bid. — Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

In public appearances, Netanyahu sidestepped questions about whether Israel would investigate the incident alongside Riyadh officials. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

The president, who sat down with Time magazine for a 75-minute interview published Thursday, sidestepped multiple questions about Netanyahu’s reelection bid. — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Patrick Mahomes sidestepped pressure on the next snap, then moved up in the pocket and fired low to wide receiver Rashee Rice, who made a sliding catch in a window against zone coverage. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Warner had the most eyebrow-raising quote of the 49ers’ postgame press conferences ahead of their 16-hour flight home, while many of his teammates sidestepped questions about the disparate approaches the teams had before the game. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Despite the shortstop’s inadvertent trespassing into Bush’s headspace, the president sidestepped the ceremonial mark at the front of the mound and toed the rubber like a pro. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

During the hearing, King sidestepped lawmakers’ most pointed questions by citing the district’s compliance with state law. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026