ESCHEWAL Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

eschewal

noun

Definition of eschewal

as in escape

the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable a candidate who is to be admired for her eschewal of pat answers and quick fixes

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Noun

In the finale, the last two contestants face a head-to-head escape where only one can win.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
There was the Dolphins’ play of the day that ultimately wasn’t — a nimble escape from pressure and a dart to Chris Bell, who would have scored a 68-yard TD if one of his toes hadn’t grazed the sideline.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

With smarter obstacle avoidance, self-emptying docks, and mopping pads that actually scrub, today’s cleaning bots deliver an instant quality-of-life upgrade.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
This is needed for things like orbit corrections, station-keeping, attitude control, and collision avoidance.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of avoidance

Noun

For example, Washington experienced an 82% drop in fare evasion in 2024 after installing more secure fare gates on its rail system.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
For example, ProPublica was able to expose the tax-evasion practices of wealthy sports teams owners in 2021.

— Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of evasion

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