shunning 1 of 2

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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shunning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of shun

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Recent Examples of shunning
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
  • What was an escape turned into nine piano compositions made available on various platforms, including Spotify, after feedback on Instagram.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Boyd, 19, who was facing charges of second-degree murder before the escape, was the latest inmate captured.
    Peter D'Abrosca , Nate Foy, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Passive resonance avoidance: Because the stiffness can be switched without changing the equilibrium state, countersnapping can be used to automatically change the natural vibration frequency of a system.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 May 2025
  • While a low-maintenance partner values independence and space without feeling disconnected, emotional avoidance can create a sense of detachment and distance, even during key moments.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Chau paid local fishermen to take him near North Sentinel Island, evading the exclusion zone.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The same language figures in each, the same threats, means of evasion, forms of institutional hostility.
    Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 21 May 2025
  • Especially not someone like Rose, whose transgressions went far beyond the playing field and included everything from a tax evasion conviction to an extramarital affair with a teenager.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • 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 28 May. 2025.

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