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
Badlands is a decidedly B-movie that thoroughly utilizes and enjoys the freedoms allowed when any prestige ambition is eschewed.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Keeping her dress the centerpiece of her look, Stewart eschewed bold accessories in favor of a minimalist approach, sans jewelry.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Leagues that eschewed sports betting companies are now business partners with them.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The late-night sketch show — which began late tonight due to college football — eschewed its typical political satire for a Domingo reunion during its Cold Open, featuring a reprisal by Marcello Hernandez and Carpenter.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Antinori, who has worked in top-tier hotel bars across Europe, has eschewed the complexity of modern mixology in favor of straightforward, unpretentious tipples that spotlight quality local ingredients.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
The traditional version of Medicare, which covers adults 65 and older and some people with disabilities, has mostly eschewed prior authorization.
—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
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Keeping her dress the centerpiece of her look, Stewart eschewed bold accessories in favor of a minimalist approach, sans jewelry.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Leagues that eschewed sports betting companies are now business partners with them.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The late-night sketch show — which began late tonight due to college football — eschewed its typical political satire for a Domingo reunion during its Cold Open, featuring a reprisal by Marcello Hernandez and Carpenter.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Antinori, who has worked in top-tier hotel bars across Europe, has eschewed the complexity of modern mixology in favor of straightforward, unpretentious tipples that spotlight quality local ingredients.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
The traditional version of Medicare, which covers adults 65 and older and some people with disabilities, has mostly eschewed prior authorization.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewed
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Previous Japanese leaders have avoided discussing Taiwan in the context of a military response.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Margolick argues that Caesar avoided topical satire out of fear.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hit tight end Colston Loveland with a pass and the tight end barely evaded two Bengals defenders, who hit each other instead of Loveland.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bills shut down Patrick Mahomes and evaded the Chiefs for the fifth straight time in the regular season to improve to a secure 6-2 mark.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other businesses, including a nearby convention center, restaurant and Ford assembly plant, escaped the blaze.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The mailman paused, checking to see if anyone had noticed or knew the puppy had escaped.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Eschewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewed. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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