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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The former congresswoman insisted a shutdown must be avoided.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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The early suggestions were that Newcastle were hopeful Livramento had avoided an ACL injury, though the 22-year-old is still expected to be sidelined for a potentially lengthy period.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hauge skillfully evaded Porro for both of his goals.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frank evaded questions about whether Robertson has ever asked for extra benefits that are not allowed under the NBA salary cap.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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So the manager went back to Whitlock for a second inning of work in the eighth and Whitlock nearly escaped before running out of steam.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Staff said the python likely escaped its home and asked for help finding the snake’s owner.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Eschewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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