as in avoided
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
just a ruse to shun the debt collectors
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Recent Examples of shunned
The Creature, who remains nameless throughout the novel, develops into a sensitive and inquisitive soul, yet one shunned by the world for his appearance.
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Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Žbanić credited Ibrahimović with being her quiet support on all her films, who shunned the limelight, with the pair collaborating closely on every aspect of development and production.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Machado has shunned local and regional elections suggesting there was no sense in participating until the government honored the results of the 2024 presidential election.
—David Smilde, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of the portraits in our film are in private hands and haven’t been on public display in decades, including understandably rare portraits of Benedict Arnold, a figure shunned by postwar American artists.
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu once shunned long wars and ground operations, aware of the cost and political capital that resulted in indecisive conclusions or stalemates.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Mace, alongside a screenshot of a 2022 tweet from Omar expressing that the First Amendment does not protect people from consequences like being shamed or shunned for speech.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
It may have been shunned by Bridgerton, but Cheltenham is well worth a visit, not only for its period architecture and dreamy parks but for its independent spirit and lively event calendar.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Before Mexico forced cargo airlines to start using Felipe Angeles in 2022, all the major international airlines had shunned the airport that is so far from the center of Mexico City that is can take 2 1/2 hours to drive to the terminal.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Žbanić credited Ibrahimović with being her quiet support on all her films, who shunned the limelight, with the pair collaborating closely on every aspect of development and production.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Machado has shunned local and regional elections suggesting there was no sense in participating until the government honored the results of the 2024 presidential election.
—David Smilde, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of the portraits in our film are in private hands and haven’t been on public display in decades, including understandably rare portraits of Benedict Arnold, a figure shunned by postwar American artists.
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu once shunned long wars and ground operations, aware of the cost and political capital that resulted in indecisive conclusions or stalemates.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Mace, alongside a screenshot of a 2022 tweet from Omar expressing that the First Amendment does not protect people from consequences like being shamed or shunned for speech.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
It may have been shunned by Bridgerton, but Cheltenham is well worth a visit, not only for its period architecture and dreamy parks but for its independent spirit and lively event calendar.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Before Mexico forced cargo airlines to start using Felipe Angeles in 2022, all the major international airlines had shunned the airport that is so far from the center of Mexico City that is can take 2 1/2 hours to drive to the terminal.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunned
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The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with outfielder Jarren Duran this offseason, agreeing to terms on a new contract.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But this freedom evaded Russia because the Soviet system was never fully dismantled.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Data from the agency estimates that 33% of bus riders evaded paying fares in 2025.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then Tottenham, another of this season’s strongest starters, escaped with a win at Elland Road when the hosts deserved at least a draw, if not more.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Under the pretense of going to the bathroom, Dunne escaped out the window and took off in her car, which Sweeney jumped the hood of.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Shunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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