as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
this shunning of your financial responsibilities cannot continue indefinitely
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as in avoiding
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 shunning
Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Image More broadly, water experts said that shunning tap water undermined trust in the public water system, which could have dangerous consequences.
—Jill Schweber, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Soaring temperatures in the UK and Europe mean travellers are increasingly shunning super-hot temperatures in favour of shoulder season holidays, making beachside locations, like the Algarve, an ideal choice for an autumn or spring break.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Moreover, cats were more likely to ignore dogs than vice versa, with 42 percent of felines ignoring canines, and 28 percent of dogs shunning cats.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The results found that cats were more likely to ignore dogs than vice versa, with 42 percent of cats ignoring their canine counterparts, and only 28 percent of dogs shunning the felines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The fund's strategy borrows from ESG funds that have been the target of conservatives for shunning investments in the oil and gas industry.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Faculty and administration should undertake aggressive social norming campaigns that highlight the fact that students want to discuss controversial topics and that fears of shunning and shaming are overblown.
—Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
Is Remaking Hollywood's Money Model By Maggie McGrath The first Black woman to direct a $100 million-grossing film is shunning the studios and their rules—and turning to philanthropists like Melinda French Gates.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Image More broadly, water experts said that shunning tap water undermined trust in the public water system, which could have dangerous consequences.
—Jill Schweber, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Soaring temperatures in the UK and Europe mean travellers are increasingly shunning super-hot temperatures in favour of shoulder season holidays, making beachside locations, like the Algarve, an ideal choice for an autumn or spring break.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Moreover, cats were more likely to ignore dogs than vice versa, with 42 percent of felines ignoring canines, and 28 percent of dogs shunning cats.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The results found that cats were more likely to ignore dogs than vice versa, with 42 percent of cats ignoring their canine counterparts, and only 28 percent of dogs shunning the felines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The fund's strategy borrows from ESG funds that have been the target of conservatives for shunning investments in the oil and gas industry.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Faculty and administration should undertake aggressive social norming campaigns that highlight the fact that students want to discuss controversial topics and that fears of shunning and shaming are overblown.
—Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunning
Noun
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Authorities said the woman knew of Massey's escape plans in advance, communicated with him after his escape, and misled authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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From there, the group flooded inside the jail cell, then separated the toilet from the wall and made their escape through the resulting hole.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Setup ease is on the menu too, thanks to autofocus and auto keystone correction, as well as resize for obstacle avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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Recalling a trauma, but backing off before becoming too emotional, could be seen by some exposure experts as avoidance, Hembree said—the very thing that keeps people with PTSD stuck in the past.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The driver was arrested on charges of unlawful gun possession and evading police and booked at the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chau paid local fishermen to take him near North Sentinel Island, evading the exclusion zone.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His father was a Genovese gangster murdered by the Colombo crime family in retaliation for committing two slayings — a story people told Pappa as a child — and his stepfather was locked up for drug and tax evasion charges.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2025
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Gold smuggling is on the rise, fueling concerns over laundering and evasion of international sanctions.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Shunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunning. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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