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 Princess of Wales also eschewed wearing the ring for her first engagement of 2026 on January 8.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Realpolitik, as Kissinger practiced it while serving as secretary of state, eschewed moral questions in favor of reaching a balance of power among strong states for the sake of achieving stability (and to avoid the looming threat of nuclear annihilation).
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The visual arc deliberately eschewed subtlety.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Marty Supreme star and Critics Choice winner Timothée Chalamet eschewed a walk on the event’s black carpet with longtime girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and instead was first seen inside Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar with Jenner during host Chelsea Handler’s monologue.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Sirianni, Patullo and Hurts have eschewed outright explanations in favor of verbalizing invitations to read between the lines.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Not all, including UCs, are buying into trend Some of the most popular and prestigious colleges in California have so far eschewed AI in admission evaluations.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Prevost, a surprise to much of the Pope-watching public, stepped out onto the loggia wearing around his neck the ornate, blood-red papal stole that his predecessor had studiously eschewed, and, on his face, a modest smile.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
Chao, the daughter of a sculptor and granddaughter of an architect who reconstructed and designed more than 100 temples across Asia, eschewed formal training before launching into jewelry in 2004.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Realpolitik, as Kissinger practiced it while serving as secretary of state, eschewed moral questions in favor of reaching a balance of power among strong states for the sake of achieving stability (and to avoid the looming threat of nuclear annihilation).
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The visual arc deliberately eschewed subtlety.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Marty Supreme star and Critics Choice winner Timothée Chalamet eschewed a walk on the event’s black carpet with longtime girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and instead was first seen inside Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar with Jenner during host Chelsea Handler’s monologue.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Sirianni, Patullo and Hurts have eschewed outright explanations in favor of verbalizing invitations to read between the lines.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Not all, including UCs, are buying into trend Some of the most popular and prestigious colleges in California have so far eschewed AI in admission evaluations.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Prevost, a surprise to much of the Pope-watching public, stepped out onto the loggia wearing around his neck the ornate, blood-red papal stole that his predecessor had studiously eschewed, and, on his face, a modest smile.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
Chao, the daughter of a sculptor and granddaughter of an architect who reconstructed and designed more than 100 temples across Asia, eschewed formal training before launching into jewelry in 2004.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewed
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Cybersecurity is no longer measured only in breaches avoided, but in time-to-recover, productivity preserved, and revenue protected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Avalanche avoided being shutout for the first time this season, but Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal prevented them from claiming two points.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Ravens would find the endzone once again with nine minutes left in regulation after Lamar Jackson evaded heavy pressure from Pittsburgh's front seven to find Zay Flowers for a 50-yard touchdown pass to reclaim the lead, 17-13.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Out-of-state businesses that evaded city taxes by hiding city business income.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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After racing out to a 4-0 lead in the first two periods, off the strength of three goals in 54 seconds in the first period, the Bruins survived by their fingernails a third-period push from the Vegas Golden Knights and escaped TD Garden with a 4-3 victory.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Troops on Monday seized a prison in the northeastern town of Shaddadeh, where some IS detainees escaped and many were recaptured, state media reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Eschewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewed. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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