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
Keeping her dress the centerpiece of her look, Stewart eschewed bold accessories in favor of a minimalist approach, sans jewelry.
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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
Channing Tatum in Fendi Many of the night’s A-list men eschewed a tie in favor of an open-collar look, and among the best was Channing Tatum, who chose a simple white shirt with a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers, both in deep brown wool crepe, by Fendi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 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
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
Channing Tatum in Fendi Many of the night’s A-list men eschewed a tie in favor of an open-collar look, and among the best was Channing Tatum, who chose a simple white shirt with a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers, both in deep brown wool crepe, by Fendi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 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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By contrast, Lai has avoided implying that there exists one China that includes Taiwan.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Except for a few urgent medical issues, such as an infected cut, Reed avoided health care providers.—
Charlotte Huff,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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But this freedom evaded Russia because the Soviet system was never fully dismantled.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Data from the agency estimates that 33% of bus riders evaded paying fares in 2025.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then Tottenham, another of this season’s strongest starters, escaped with a win at Elland Road when the hosts deserved at least a draw, if not more.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Under the pretense of going to the bathroom, Dunne escaped out the window and took off in her car, which Sweeney jumped the hood of.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Eschewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewed. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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