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sidestep definition

☆ side·step (-step′)

transitive verb sidestepped -·stepped′, sidestepping -·step′·ping

to avoid by or as by stepping aside; dodge to sidestep a difficulty

intransitive verb

to step to one side; take a side step or side steps

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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sidestep Usage Examples

Object

  • question: We sidestep the question: it's easier to perpetuate the Big Lie than to face reality full-on.

Adjective modifier

  • harmonic: The finale is another substantial movement, full of surprise harmonic sidesteps and enormous energy.

Modifying Another Word

  • neatly: Note also how I neatly sidestep real incisive journalism here.
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