eschewing 1 of 2

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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eschewing

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verb

present participle of eschew

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Recent Examples of eschewing
Verb
And by eschewing its traditional pay-per-view approach, UFC may now finally capitalize on its enormous audience reach. John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 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 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
  • Trapped with no chance of rescue, Jessie starts to lose her mind—eventually finding an escape.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Mark Hetfield, president of the refugee resettlement group HIAS, defended the existing global agreements as ensuring people would never be subject to persecution without an escape route.
    Ted Hesson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This was a logical progression in the war, as well as a response to the contradictions at the heart of an American policy that sought to assist Ukraine while avoiding direct confrontation with Russia.
    Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This means not just avoiding harm, but also actively promoting health and well-being preventively.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Villa have enjoyed a successful style, evading risk and playing with precision.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Thomas Phillips and his children – believed to be ages 9, 10 and 12 – had been evading police in a remote part of the country’s North Island since December 2021, triggering a manhunt that gripped the nation.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When curiosity replaces avoidance, workplace innovation becomes the natural outcome.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Zoox combines the state of the art in perception, prediction, planning, and crash avoidance technology.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Minnesota Vikings were on the short end of the score for three quarters as Caleb Williams was running and escaping from the pass rush and the Chicago Bears appeared to be on their way to a season-opening victory against the division rivals.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This is psychoanalysis, plainly, and there is no escaping the mediation of the psyche.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Fare evasion could result in a $50 citation and a Class 3 misdemeanor charge, according to CATS spokesperson Brett Baldeck.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That may sound like a small thing, but fare evasion is linked to crime on public transit.
    Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Eschewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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