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Sidestep is an English word with synonyms like step or duck. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Sidestep in a sentence

Sidestep meaning

  1. A step to the side.
  2. A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something.

Synonyms of Sidestep

Using Sidestep

  • The main meaning on this page is: A step to the side. | A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something.
  • Useful related words include: step, duck, dodge, skirt.
  • In the example corpus, sidestep often appears in combinations such as: to sidestep, sidestep the, sidestep his.

Context around Sidestep

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 9 middle, 8 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 2 questions, 1 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Sidestep

  • In this selection, "sidestep" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, mostly, boots, easily, disordered, certain and news stand out and add context to how "sidestep" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include attempted to sidestep the issue and attempting to sidestep the question. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "sidestep" sits close to words such as accrington, airfoil and airstrip, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with sidestep

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Sidestep that by shopping secondhand. (5 words)

Seal of Diffusion with Sidestep to make the whole team immune to physical attacks. (14 words)

Here are the key lawn care blunders to avoid this summer and how to sidestep them. (16 words)

Despite many attempts by large and small military powers alike to develop methods of warfare effective enough to force their political goals on their adversary, none has yet found a way to sidestep the hard work of negotiating a mutually acceptable peace. (42 words)

The TPB also sanctioned PwC for failing to regulate conflicts of interest by partners and staff who knew the confidential information would be used to help clients sidestep the new tax laws and to attract new clients. (37 words)

As the U.S. The Fish and Wildlife Service and state Game Commission review PennDOT’s submissions related to the bats, Warner called for an emergency declaration to sidestep regulations and start building the new bridge. (36 words)

So we’ll extend Gabbard’s question to Republican House leaders as they continue to sidestep the Santos issue: Do they have no shame? (24 words)

So what can those of us whose relationship with food can already be problematic do to sidestep disordered habits? (19 words)

Basement superkick blocked, Garcia with a huge slap, off the ropes, trading boots, sidestep the Pele kick, Everest German dumps Cole right on the back of his neck! (28 words)

Example sentences (20)

And when it comes to Lundin Gold () investors, they have managed to mostly sidestep the sector-wide cyclical bear market, enjoying an 85% return since the July lows.

Basement superkick blocked, Garcia with a huge slap, off the ropes, trading boots, sidestep the Pele kick, Everest German dumps Cole right on the back of his neck!

Despite his estrangement from Trump — and a suburban dad image — he can’t easily sidestep his affiliation with Trump’s slash-and-burn politics.

Despite many attempts by large and small military powers alike to develop methods of warfare effective enough to force their political goals on their adversary, none has yet found a way to sidestep the hard work of negotiating a mutually acceptable peace.

Despite Ranbir attempting to sidestep the question with humour, suggesting the idea of double shifts, Rajamouli insisted on a clear answer.

Seal of Diffusion with Sidestep to make the whole team immune to physical attacks.

So we’ll extend Gabbard’s question to Republican House leaders as they continue to sidestep the Santos issue: Do they have no shame?

So what can those of us whose relationship with food can already be problematic do to sidestep disordered habits?

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The proclamation gave counties the authority to adopt “reasonable standards” in allowing multifamily homes in areas zoned for business, giving the local government the flexibility to sidestep certain building requirements in these cases.

The TPB also sanctioned PwC for failing to regulate conflicts of interest by partners and staff who knew the confidential information would be used to help clients sidestep the new tax laws and to attract new clients.

Yet, Microsoft this week began testing a new chatbot interface for Bing that can sometimes provide a way to sidestep news websites’ paywalls, providing glossy conversational answers that draw on media content.

Also like other housing measures, the parking bill seeks to sidestep local rules and create a standardized approach in a bid to address the state’s housing crisis and address climate concerns.

As the U.S. The Fish and Wildlife Service and state Game Commission review PennDOT’s submissions related to the bats, Warner called for an emergency declaration to sidestep regulations and start building the new bridge.

Here are the key lawn care blunders to avoid this summer and how to sidestep them.

Martin Lewis has today issued a timely warning regarding the impending energy price cap increase, scheduled to hit in four days - highlighting a crucial tip that could help households sidestep the imminent 10% hike.

Ramaswamy — the businessman who ran on a platform of doing away with "wokeness" and cutting back on the size of the federal government — attempted to sidestep the issue by implying that Trump is self-sufficient.

Sidestep that by shopping secondhand.

Since then, Goodrham hasn’t received a further call-up, and for now, he says that international duty is taking a sidestep when it comes to his main priorities.

Such denials conveniently sidestep analyzing one’s core beliefs, and the consequences of one’s political predilections and beliefs about human nature.

The post-Vatican II worldview did not so much bridge the chasm as sidestep it, by reframing the issue.

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Common combinations with sidestep

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "sidestep" in a sentence?
An example: "And when it comes to Lundin Gold () investors, they have managed to mostly sidestep the sector-wide cyclical bear market, enjoying an 85% return since the July lows." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "sidestep" from authentic English texts.
What does "sidestep" mean?
Sidestep means: A step to the side.
What are synonyms of "sidestep"?
Common synonyms of "sidestep" include: step, duck, dodge, skirt, elude, parry, circumvent, put off. Plus 4 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "sidestep" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "sidestep", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.