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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Be Transparent: Hillier doesn’t shy away from the complexity, cost, or time involved.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
From the self-encouraging pep talks to finding the courage needed to ramp up to the first kiss, this series continues to highlight endearing moments of vulnerability and doesn’t shy away from the challenging moments of trying to find a soulmate.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
Ross has never been one to shy away from showing off her bikini body.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
As the now-driverless transport rolls to a stop just shy from the end zone, the remaining troops slump onto the floor, crawling prone to avoid suppressive fire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
From the self-encouraging pep talks to finding the courage needed to ramp up to the first kiss, this series continues to highlight endearing moments of vulnerability and doesn’t shy away from the challenging moments of trying to find a soulmate.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
Ross has never been one to shy away from showing off her bikini body.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
As the now-driverless transport rolls to a stop just shy from the end zone, the remaining troops slump onto the floor, crawling prone to avoid suppressive fire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
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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 31 Oct. 2025.
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