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
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country.
—Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country.
—Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya’s government has been accused of shunning dialogue with the separatists.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Biya’s government has been accused of shunning dialogue with the separatists.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Traders are shunning debt as oil extends its surge past $100, triggering broad panic in Asia over commodity import costs.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The only short-term answers are shaming, shunning, and mockery—and punishment at the polls.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.
—David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
At the same time, new advocacy groups like The Jewish Majority and the Movement Against Antizionism have called for shunning those expressing anti-Zionist or anti-Israel sentiment from Judaism’s big tent.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
The concept, in its original form, described a tendency on the political left to react to minor ideological or linguistic offenses by demanding firings or social shunning, demands often reinforced by outraged social-media mobs.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country.
—Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In 1977, a measles epidemic that killed two children in Los Angeles County spurred a dramatic crackdown on vaccine-shunning across the country.
—Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
But in most cases, countries are shunning coal and filling the gap by turning to renewable energy sources instead.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya’s government has been accused of shunning dialogue with the separatists.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Biya’s government has been accused of shunning dialogue with the separatists.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That success has created a huge target on the company’s back as the sustainability movement gains more traction with consumers shunning plastic pollution.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Traders are shunning debt as oil extends its surge past $100, triggering broad panic in Asia over commodity import costs.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The only short-term answers are shaming, shunning, and mockery—and punishment at the polls.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.
—David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
At the same time, new advocacy groups like The Jewish Majority and the Movement Against Antizionism have called for shunning those expressing anti-Zionist or anti-Israel sentiment from Judaism’s big tent.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunning
Noun
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For years, Asheville, North Carolina, marketed itself as a mountain escape known for breweries, boutique hotels and Blue Ridge views.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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This time, though, the prison is on a space station, making his attempt at escape even trickier than before.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oil revenue is the linchpin of Russia’s economy, allowing Putin to pour money into the armed forces without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Perez said long-term solutions include avoiding terrible real estate deals like the city’s purchase nearly a decade ago of a downtown office building on Ash Street that was filled with asbestos.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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For individuals navigating this personally, setting limits around triggering situations is self-care, not avoidance.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes avoidance is the easiest option.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to police, the evading vehicle was later located and the driver was taken into police custody.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jarvis then spent eight years evading the FBI in Paris, London and Ibiza, after an industrial sized hash-smuggling operation went wrong.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The indictment charges Meade with one count of tax evasion and six counts of failure to file a tax return.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over the last hundred-plus years, the properties have had a lot of lives, names, and myriad owners, including a pair of brothers who went to prison for tax evasion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The boy then raised his head and hit the floor, before briefly escaping, but Rodriguez then got on his back and held his arms behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Dog tracking devices provide peace of mind for owners during travel, off-leash play, and for dogs prone to escaping.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunning. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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