sidestep

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The teacher's words about the students' struggles being a "storm brewing" were a metaphorical description of their frustration. "

"My sister is my partner in crime when it comes to planning surprise parties. "

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

"He is a student of life."

"The minor collision in the school parking lot caused a small dent in the car's bumper. "

"My daughter walked along the sidewalk to school this morning. "

"After their argument, Sarah avoided talking to her brother for a week. "

"The child sidestepped a puddle on the sidewalk. "

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "