as in avoided
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
the minister eschews involvement in local politics, since he doesn't want to diminish his moral authority in the community
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Recent Examples of eschewed
The traditional version of Medicare, which covers adults 65 and older and some people with disabilities, has mostly eschewed prior authorization.
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Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The traditional version of Medicare, which covers adults 65 and older and some people with disabilities, has mostly eschewed prior authorization.
—Lauren Sausser, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
On Hacks, the end of Deborah’s and Ava’s late night dreams made for dramatic reckoning, but our heroes eschewed hand-wringing.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Giants coach Brian Daboll also eschewed a 40-yard field goal on fourth-and-4 with just over two minutes remaining in a tie game.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Sonora eschewed the run, which had yielded little to that point.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, infrequent travelers who previously eschewed the Platinum card may now jump on board to take advantage of its numerous lifestyle benefits such as monthly statement credits for Equinox and quarterly credits for Lululemon.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Robert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died, according to his publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For a group like Whiskey Myers that has eschewed genres or labels but skews far more rock than country, Joyce’s eclectic background seemed a perfect fit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The traditional version of Medicare, which covers adults 65 and older and some people with disabilities, has mostly eschewed prior authorization.
—Lauren Sausser, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
On Hacks, the end of Deborah’s and Ava’s late night dreams made for dramatic reckoning, but our heroes eschewed hand-wringing.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Giants coach Brian Daboll also eschewed a 40-yard field goal on fourth-and-4 with just over two minutes remaining in a tie game.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Sonora eschewed the run, which had yielded little to that point.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, infrequent travelers who previously eschewed the Platinum card may now jump on board to take advantage of its numerous lifestyle benefits such as monthly statement credits for Equinox and quarterly credits for Lululemon.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Robert Redford, the dashing actor and Oscar-winning director who eschewed his status as a Hollywood leading man to champion causes close to his heart, has died, according to his publicist Cindi Berger, Chairman and CEO of Rogers and Cowan PMK.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewed
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As a result, Ecuador has avoided the extraordinary inflation that has afflicted so many nations in South America, including Argentina.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Snell deftly avoided the middle of the strike zone and had the Phillies off balance all night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who evaded removal efforts and the Trail of Tears in the 19th century, still keep the tribe’s vibrant cultural traditions and language alive in Cherokee today.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Season 2 sees is set two years after Ethan and his friends escaped the violent grip of gang life and have become spinning stars in the big city.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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As Alba looks up, Messi has escaped from Timor while the centre-backs are occupied with Villa and Alexis Sanchez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Eschewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewed. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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