shy (away) from
phrasal verb
shied (away) from; shying (away) from; shies (away) from
US
: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.
They never shied from publicity.
She shies away from making any predictions.
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Like Kate, Beatrice doesn't shy away from rewearing her favorite looks.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
Don’t shy away from connecting with coworkers across your organization.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Old technology and an overstretched workforce Duffy doesn’t shy away from acknowledging the problems at the core of the FAA (and his role in perpetuating them) head on.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Some of us may shy away from closeness and prefer emotional distance, while others feel anxious in relationships, seeking reassurance and fearing abandonment.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
Don’t shy away from connecting with coworkers across your organization.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Old technology and an overstretched workforce Duffy doesn’t shy away from acknowledging the problems at the core of the FAA (and his role in perpetuating them) head on.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Some of us may shy away from closeness and prefer emotional distance, while others feel anxious in relationships, seeking reassurance and fearing abandonment.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for shy (away) from
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“Shy (away) from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shy%20%28away%29%20from. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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