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
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
But Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton appears to be 100% vegan, eschewing any type of meat.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Casual attire is a part of the Democrat's brand, eschewing tailoring in an attempt to appeal to rural voters in the Keystone State.
—James Powel, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
The visiting artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, scientists and thinkers who once flocked to our shores in times of peace — and when their own countries were lost to fascism — will choose to share their gifts and knowledge with others, eschewing our boundaries all together.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
However, major programs have begun eschewing the tradition of spring games.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The fact that Strickland’s original structure remains standing as the anchor of Philadelphia’s Naval Square community almost 200 years after its construction is a testament to the emphasis on quality care for veterans, even if that meant eschewing maximal efficiency.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
For example, programmers who only enjoy troubleshooting are eschewing full-time roles to focus solely on fixing code in a freelance capacity.
—Ken Fleming, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Anna Maria Island, Florida A true Old Florida escape, Anna Maria Island preserves its authentic atmosphere by eschewing high-rises, chain stores, and fast-food restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
And yet, today’s young adults are increasingly eschewing the traditional banking and credit infrastructure altogether in favor of peer-to-peer payment apps.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
But Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton appears to be 100% vegan, eschewing any type of meat.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Casual attire is a part of the Democrat's brand, eschewing tailoring in an attempt to appeal to rural voters in the Keystone State.
—James Powel, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
The visiting artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, scientists and thinkers who once flocked to our shores in times of peace — and when their own countries were lost to fascism — will choose to share their gifts and knowledge with others, eschewing our boundaries all together.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
However, major programs have begun eschewing the tradition of spring games.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The fact that Strickland’s original structure remains standing as the anchor of Philadelphia’s Naval Square community almost 200 years after its construction is a testament to the emphasis on quality care for veterans, even if that meant eschewing maximal efficiency.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
For example, programmers who only enjoy troubleshooting are eschewing full-time roles to focus solely on fixing code in a freelance capacity.
—Ken Fleming, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Anna Maria Island, Florida A true Old Florida escape, Anna Maria Island preserves its authentic atmosphere by eschewing high-rises, chain stores, and fast-food restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewing
Noun
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This isn’t just another run-of-the-feed, Instagrammable escape.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Reading has always been my escape when life feels overwhelming.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The driver was arrested on charges of unlawful gun possession and evading police and booked at the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chau paid local fishermen to take him near North Sentinel Island, evading the exclusion zone.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When the neurons were turned on artificially, the mice reacted with fear and avoidance, even when no pain was actually present.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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Instead of avoiding a task, face the core of your worry, reframe the negative thoughts that fuel your avoidance and get back to the task with intention.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their robust negations appeared to put both them and their American hosts on the right side of history, compared with writers in the unfree world of authoritarian regimes, who seemed to have been permanently tainted by lies, equivocations, and evasions.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Alcantara has two other arrests for weapons possession and fare evasion, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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“Eschewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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