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
David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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
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
One group ripe for shunning is broadcasters such as Carlson and Alex Jones, who has also reacted strongly to the Iran war.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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
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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The escape, located 100 miles east of Roanoke, hosts a one-night event each June to show visitors its impressive array of flashing insects.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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For Iranian art lovers, the reopening brought an escape from the anxiety of war and a chance to reconnect with culture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Palencia pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday’s win and had warmed up twice in Monday night’s victory, so Counsell was avoiding the flamethrower on Wednesday.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Our legislators must make some tough decisions; avoiding the issues is not acceptable.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Venus in your 12th House can pull you toward rest or avoidance instead of action.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Some of the security measures around Putin detailed have been reported previously, or were widely presumed to be the case, including the intensive body searches, the Kremlin’s avoidance of smartphones and restriction of the president’s movements.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Committee Democrats asked Lutnick repeatedly about that visit, but came away from the interview frustrated with Lutnick and accused him of evading their questions.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Abbushi was on post release community supervision and had an outstanding felony warrant for evading a police officer in another Bay Area county, the Sheriff's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Mendoza has been charged with two counts of felony evasion and one misdemeanor count of battery on a police officer.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Together, these mechanisms prevent the battery’s active materials from degrading or from escaping across the membrane, thereby ensuring long-term stability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors have charged the 26-year-old Talley with murder, attempted murder and escaping from police, among other charges.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunning. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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