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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Both are now eschewing those past statements and campaigning on hiring more police officers.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Glengoyne prides itself on operating the slowest stills in Scotland and completely eschewing peat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Tech updates the retro running shoe with new upper materials, eschewing the typical gradient suede construction for a no-sew synthetic build.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The Dark Knight redefined what a superhero film could be, eschewing camp for a gritty crime drama whose cool color palette, brooding hero, and anarchic villain cast a shadow over the genre for decades.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
The 6-7 forward showed more patience and loyalty than most college players these days, eschewing opportunities to enter the transfer portal and staying at UConn for three years.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Dolphins added 13 players who had some combination of size, physicality and versatility, eschewing popular perception that sees many teams overdraft players based solely on need.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The doc also digs into the generational shift which has seen young generations eschewing regimented and sometimes abusive kitchens in favor of a more egalitarian, human way of doing things.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Both are now eschewing those past statements and campaigning on hiring more police officers.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Glengoyne prides itself on operating the slowest stills in Scotland and completely eschewing peat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Tech updates the retro running shoe with new upper materials, eschewing the typical gradient suede construction for a no-sew synthetic build.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The Dark Knight redefined what a superhero film could be, eschewing camp for a gritty crime drama whose cool color palette, brooding hero, and anarchic villain cast a shadow over the genre for decades.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
The 6-7 forward showed more patience and loyalty than most college players these days, eschewing opportunities to enter the transfer portal and staying at UConn for three years.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the Dolphins added 13 players who had some combination of size, physicality and versatility, eschewing popular perception that sees many teams overdraft players based solely on need.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewing
Noun
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Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center, kids’ club, and flexible event spaces, making the resort an ideal destination for a stylish and immersive island escape.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Picard approached an elderly couple who rented the place as an escape from the summer heat of the French capital and asked if the 552nd could use the land.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The drone filmed from the north and south ends of the channel and shot an FWC boat travelling around the same speed that Pino’s Robalo was going on the day of the crash and the same path before avoiding the piling at the last second.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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As a result, there has been growing interest in treatments that can deliver powerful cancer medicines more precisely while avoiding some of the limitations of traditional chemotherapy.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 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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Daniels later pleaded no contest to evading a police officer, court records show, in a deal that saw prosecutors dismiss numerous other charges, including second degree burglary of a vehicle and four counts of assault on a police officer.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Chad Ollinger is incarcerated in Las Vegas jail after being charged with evading arrest in Texas in November 2024.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Both the teens and the adults get a tune up on life-saving skills and crash avoidance.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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Allergen avoidance measures, allergy medicines and breathing treatments may be part of your child’s care plan too.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Verb
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One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Still others were escaping the horrors of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Earlier this year, Cagle told the city council that around half of all bus and light rail riders are not paying their fares, with rail evasion the most common occurrence.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Washington Metro saw fare evasion drop dramatically after similar upgrades.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Eschewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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