as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the basketball coach's steadfast eschewing of favoritism has won her the team's wholehearted respect
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as in avoiding
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 eschewing
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But Raiff also hopes his show gets recognized for eschewing the beats of traditional, commercial TV.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
With nine seconds left, Jokic finished off the Spurs, eschewing a chance for free throws, by draining a floater as Wemby closed quickly.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Bourbaki prioritized abstraction over all else, eschewing concrete examples and calculations in favor of only the most general statements.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Tisza is not particularly progressive, and its platform is generally considered center-right, eschewing cultural issues for a campaign laser-targeted on corruption in government.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Their goal is to develop a young player by giving him substantial reps at his preferred position, something Donovan is eschewing in preference of chasing late-season wins for a team that will not — barring a miracle (or disaster) — make the playoffs.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
At the moment, Netanyahu is pursuing an all-out military solution to disarming Hezbollah and eschewing any short-term diplomatic off-ramp.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Punch eschewing the toy most of the time now is a good thing.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Langley is still playing Rock the Country (for the second time, as is Lambert) but eschewing party affiliation.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But Raiff also hopes his show gets recognized for eschewing the beats of traditional, commercial TV.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
With nine seconds left, Jokic finished off the Spurs, eschewing a chance for free throws, by draining a floater as Wemby closed quickly.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Bourbaki prioritized abstraction over all else, eschewing concrete examples and calculations in favor of only the most general statements.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Tisza is not particularly progressive, and its platform is generally considered center-right, eschewing cultural issues for a campaign laser-targeted on corruption in government.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Their goal is to develop a young player by giving him substantial reps at his preferred position, something Donovan is eschewing in preference of chasing late-season wins for a team that will not — barring a miracle (or disaster) — make the playoffs.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
At the moment, Netanyahu is pursuing an all-out military solution to disarming Hezbollah and eschewing any short-term diplomatic off-ramp.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Punch eschewing the toy most of the time now is a good thing.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewing
Noun
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The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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For Havana residents enduring frequent blackouts and shortages, a night of rumba and salsa offers an escape.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whatever his flaws, the president has been politically astute throughout his tenure, carefully avoiding the trap of letting the perfect be the enemy of good.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of phishing by avoiding links in unsolicited emails or texts.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The concept, in its original form, described a tendency on the political left to react to minor ideological or linguistic offenses by demanding firings or social shunning, demands often reinforced by outraged social-media mobs.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
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In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The attack targets Russia’s shadow fleet evading international sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing oil export revenues.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The records also show Renfro is facing several other charges from previous cases, including assault causing bodily injury, assault causing bodily injury-family violence, evading arrest or detention, and continuous violence against the family.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Tucker’s own slow start could be a factor in opponents’ avoidance strategy with Ohtani.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Container lines have dealt with higher operating costs amid the mass avoidance of the Strait of Hormuz and the ensuing escalation in oil prices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Roughly two hours after escaping through the passenger side door with some assistance, he was placed in the back of a cop car.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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High off the spirit of escaping with their ninth consecutive win, conversation in the visitor’s locker room at the Kia Center turned to the encounter LeBron James and Bronny James had with an alligator while golfing during the Florida leg of the six-game road trip.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former House Speaker Charlie Flaherty plead guilty in 1996 to felony tax evasion as well as violating the state conflict of interest law for taking free vacation housing from lobbyists.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eschewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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