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
Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
In fact, a number of Atlanta’s suburbs are shunning the drivable strip malls of yesteryear in favor of live-work-play districts such as Alpharetta’s Avalon.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Goff said the decision was not based on concerns that air travelers were shunning Avelo because of its involvement in deportations.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
So why are investors shunning this particular flavor of risk?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Sheinbaum, following in the steps of her predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in shunning international travel, has made few trips abroad during her tenure.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
With his loyalty, easy-going nature and no ego, always shunning the spotlight, Pietranton had the innate ability to turn colleagues into lifelong friends who are now mourning his loss.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
The viral video, shared to TikTok by the canine's owner @sean_not_the_shee on November 10, shows a small white Maltipoo sitting contentedly on a pee pad, shunning the cozy designer dog beds provided.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Set in 1878 Japan, Last Samurai Standing takes place in the post-feudal period when the few remaining samurai have become personas non grata, with a rapidly modernizing Japanese society shunning the once great warriors, and outlawing their swords.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
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
And a whole succession of leaders from countries that are nominally still American allies — Britain, Germany, South Korea — are wooing rather than shunning Beijing to deepen economic cooperation.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
In fact, a number of Atlanta’s suburbs are shunning the drivable strip malls of yesteryear in favor of live-work-play districts such as Alpharetta’s Avalon.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Goff said the decision was not based on concerns that air travelers were shunning Avelo because of its involvement in deportations.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
So why are investors shunning this particular flavor of risk?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Sheinbaum, following in the steps of her predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in shunning international travel, has made few trips abroad during her tenure.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
With his loyalty, easy-going nature and no ego, always shunning the spotlight, Pietranton had the innate ability to turn colleagues into lifelong friends who are now mourning his loss.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
The viral video, shared to TikTok by the canine's owner @sean_not_the_shee on November 10, shows a small white Maltipoo sitting contentedly on a pee pad, shunning the cozy designer dog beds provided.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Set in 1878 Japan, Last Samurai Standing takes place in the post-feudal period when the few remaining samurai have become personas non grata, with a rapidly modernizing Japanese society shunning the once great warriors, and outlawing their swords.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunning
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At the time of the escape, the kangaroo was carrying her baby, known as a joey.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Just two hours from Manhattan—and easily accessible via Amtrak—Hudson makes an easy weekend escape for travelers short on time.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Fabian Leon, who was later charged with simple battery and avoiding security measures, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lessons from 1,000 Deals — Price Pritchett A practitioner’s guide to avoiding integration missteps, based on patterns observed across hundreds of real-world transactions.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Equipped with obstacle avoidance sensors like radar, and RTK (real time kinematic) positioning capabilities (Figure 6).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, one area where Meeks’ restraint doesn’t pay off is in his assiduous avoidance of the political context around Cody, Jack, and the program.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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Shares of the Turkish state lender Halk Bankasi AS tumbled on Wednesday following the adjournment of a court status conference in the US related to charges of evading sanctions on Iran.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In July 2025, Mouton was reportedly arrested and charged with felon in possession of a weapon, evading arrest and drug possession.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some people have had reported personal or financial connections to Trump, like Paul Walczak convicted of tax evasion, whose mother is a longtime Republican donor, and Julio Herrera Velutini, whose daughter donated millions to a MAGA PAC, CBS News first reported.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The impacts of reshoring, and the creation of additional tariff evasion facilities, is more likely to show up in the 2026-2027 period.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There will be little escaping the cold over the next week, while outside, temperatures most mornings dip to 0° or below.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hot-button epic, which premiered in Toronto, follows a young man named Yusuf who gets caught up in political upheaval as tensions rise in Jerusalem and his village amid British crackdowns prompted by the arrival of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Shunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunning. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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