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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Expert event planner and hostess, Brittney Winbush, encourages us not to shy away from a good theme. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025 Bieber doesn't shy away from addressing how his interpersonal battles have played out publicly throughout the album's 21 tracks. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 11 July 2025 Art frequently takes center stage in the high-end firm’s modern designs, and the team doesn’t shy away from old bold elements either. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025 The Islanders did not shy away from exploring their options. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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