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
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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
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
Audiences shunning the movie — which was released across more than 1,000 theaters in the US — is a reminder that art is tricky, even as the kingdom pours billions into building a film industry.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunning
Noun
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The verticality also plays with audience expectations about escape and survival.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Now, New Yorkers and Philadelphians looking for a city escape are also joining the guest pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The match came down to him and Elijah after the latter was able to toss members of The System out of the ring while also avoiding Frankie Kazarian trying to get back into the match following his own elimination.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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That would be a mistake worth avoiding, though.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Addressing something directly now may relieve more pressure than avoidance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Each drone carries radar systems, optical cameras, and collision-avoidance artificial intelligence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Jesus Roberto Aguilar of Sacramento, was arrested and booked into jail for multiple evading and resisting charges and on a felony no-bail warrant.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Last week, a 19-year-old riding an e-motorcycle was arrested on suspicion of felony evading police and felony reckless driving.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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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The scientist told me repeatedly of escaping to the ship’s deck and surrounding himself with the openness of the ocean, the beauty of volcanic islands, the whales, the dolphins, the flying fish, and, above all, the seabirds.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Mott’s criminal record includes charges of burglary, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief and escaping from custody or a detention facility, according to online records.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunning. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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