refrains (from)

present tense third-person singular of refrain (from)

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avoids
Verb
  • The device's roller mop avoids obstacles with 3D sensors, and the OMNI station even hot-air dries the mops.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Martha Stewart avoids cooking while on vacation, preferring to experience local cuisines.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Refrains (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrains%20%28from%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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