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

From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
From there, he will be housed at another state correctional facility and his case will be referred to Nevada County District Attorney’s Office for possible escape charges, the statement read.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of escape

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The study says that reliance on a positive blood test without careful consideration of clinical symptoms may lead to overdiagnosis of the condition, which is managed solely through food avoidance.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Basic tax reforms, such as eliminating hedge funds’ and private equity firms’ avoidance of Medicare taxes, are also needed.

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of avoidance

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In the early days of the republic, there were many radicals and reformers who shared my suspicion that patriotism was an evasion, substituting songs and speeches about liberty for the reality.

— Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026
The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of evasion

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