parried

verb

past tense of parry
as in evaded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parried
  1. evaded
  2. avoided
  3. escaped
  4. eluded
  5. ducked
  6. dodged
  7. sidestepped
  8. deflected
Verb
  • But Iran has, in many cases, successfully evaded the sanctions by setting up new front companies.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The first, a corner, saw McBurnie free at the far post to hit a shot Lammens did well to claw out before the ball fell to Semi Ajayi in space in the six-yard box, having evaded Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaded
Verb
  • Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.
    — Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • First, the Chiefs avoided an injury risk to Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from knee surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL from last December.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of avoided
Verb
  • In the mechanical maintenance shop, five employees and the foreman escaped, but two were killed from exposure to the chemical, the report said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Simpson escaped pressure and rolled out to his left before firing a pass to diving receiver Brennan Presley for a touchdown.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of escaped
Verb
  • If all goes according to plan, the Rams will ride that fearsome defensive front all the way to the championship that so narrowly eluded them last winter.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama also achieved something that has eluded other artists who were co-opted by commerce and converted avant-garde energies into branding, including Warhol, Haring, Koons, and Murakami.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of eluded
Verb
  • Massey apologized and ducked behind a kitchen counter before Grayson fired three times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of standing up for her player, Stephanie White ducked behind a wall of corporate word salad.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ducked
Verb
  • Edmunds then dodged a rusher to complete a 49-yard pass to Skylar Robinson to set up a 32-yard field goal Malachi Newmaster on the final play of the first half.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The numbers behind the hype Eight Sleep has never disclosed revenue, and Franceschetti dodged specifics with Fortune.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dodged
Verb
  • The Marine Corps is also on track to meet its recruiting goal this year, according to officials, having largely sidestepped the deeper struggles facing the other services.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The South African Reserve Bank blocked funds belonging to Kastelo in late 2025 after uncovering transfers that allegedly sidestepped local capital regulations, Business Day reported.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sidestepped
Verb
  • Rompola’s first opportunity to kill the whitetail failed when his arrow was deflected.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Ryder Ajeto’s first touch in the box was deflected by a Florida defender, but Ajeto followed the ball and scored from eight yards to produce the final 3-1 margin.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of deflected
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“Parried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parried. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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