as in avoids
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 eschews
The variety of these designs show Radić to be an architect who defies categorization — and one who intentionally eschews a signature style.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
On a cold February afternoon, Kornacki eschews a black car or Uber and makes the relatively short walk from 30 Rock to the USA TODAY newsroom in his trademark khakis and a pair of New Balance sneakers.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, Linklater eschews the overwrought trappings that these types of movies typically fall into.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Much like the Pebble watches, the Pebble Index 01 eschews the long list of features found in other wearable rings.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At a time when popular culture often eschews family friendly versions of high school depictions for gritty realistic takes on adolescence, High School Musical remains a pop culture fixture.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
The harms of having a tariff system that eschews the normal checks and balances of the American system are nothing new, or at least shouldn’t be.
—Kent Jones, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2026
Unique Character Because of the premise and layout of Zelda Dearest, the clientele who choose to stay there are looking for a place that eschews the mundane.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The filmmaker boldly eschews traditional narrative structure in favor of sequences built around poems by Gong and some of his classmates.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
On a cold February afternoon, Kornacki eschews a black car or Uber and makes the relatively short walk from 30 Rock to the USA TODAY newsroom in his trademark khakis and a pair of New Balance sneakers.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Here, Linklater eschews the overwrought trappings that these types of movies typically fall into.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Much like the Pebble watches, the Pebble Index 01 eschews the long list of features found in other wearable rings.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At a time when popular culture often eschews family friendly versions of high school depictions for gritty realistic takes on adolescence, High School Musical remains a pop culture fixture.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
The harms of having a tariff system that eschews the normal checks and balances of the American system are nothing new, or at least shouldn’t be.
—Kent Jones, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2026
Unique Character Because of the premise and layout of Zelda Dearest, the clientele who choose to stay there are looking for a place that eschews the mundane.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The filmmaker boldly eschews traditional narrative structure in favor of sequences built around poems by Gong and some of his classmates.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschews
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, The Secret Agent avoids facile nihilism.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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These luxury Appalachian escapes pair low-impact lighting, stargazing, and mountain activities like horseback riding and hiking.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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From luxury and adults-only escapes to ships packed with onboard adventures and kids’ clubs, there’s truly a cruise—and a cruise line—for everyone.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mitski lies on the lawn looking at the girl leaving her, like the witch in Into the Woods when Rapunzel shuns her and then gets promptly trampled by a giant.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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The unfortunate truth is that the agency has lost its way and shuns innovation.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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