as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the basketball coach's steadfast eschewing of favoritism has won her the team's wholehearted respect
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as in avoiding
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
the minister eschews involvement in local politics, since he doesn't want to diminish his moral authority in the community
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Recent Examples of eschewing
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Rather than eschewing soft power, though, Russia began amassing its own.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The Republican president has downsized his foreign policy team since his first term, eschewing the typical array of advisers at the National Security Council in favor of a core group of loyalists.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Initially, Luna wanted to go more subtle, eschewing the collar and wearing a simple black shirt.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Many are eschewing lawyers altogether, representing themselves in court with AI as their primary guide.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Jaglom became a studio-eschewing writer-director, making films starring New Hollywood folks like Dennis Hopper, Karen Black, and Nicholson.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Among those eschewing such talk?
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
And by eschewing its traditional pay-per-view approach, UFC may now finally capitalize on its enormous audience reach.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Stigma surrounding eschewing brand names in favor of lower-cost options has all but dissipated.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Rather than eschewing soft power, though, Russia began amassing its own.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The Republican president has downsized his foreign policy team since his first term, eschewing the typical array of advisers at the National Security Council in favor of a core group of loyalists.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Initially, Luna wanted to go more subtle, eschewing the collar and wearing a simple black shirt.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Many are eschewing lawyers altogether, representing themselves in court with AI as their primary guide.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Jaglom became a studio-eschewing writer-director, making films starring New Hollywood folks like Dennis Hopper, Karen Black, and Nicholson.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Among those eschewing such talk?
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
And by eschewing its traditional pay-per-view approach, UFC may now finally capitalize on its enormous audience reach.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewing
Noun
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Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Make sure your pothos is planted in a pot with plenty of drainage holes to let any excess water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Currently, pediatricians recommend avoiding caffeine consumption for children under 12 years old.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the chances of this happening were unlikely, given the CRB's priority of avoiding a rebound of inflation rather than stagnation.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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To prevent the group from evading the tax, it would be levied on billionaires who lived in California in 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Kate Wolffe
October 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, being aware of the risk that high cholesterol can pose during and after pregnancy, embracing heart-healthy habits throughout, and following up postpartum can make the difference between experiencing a heart event and evading one.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Others cope by avoidance, delaying financial decisions, or ignoring accounts altogether.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rick also emphasizes cost avoidance as a discipline distinct from simple cost-cutting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Apa's character, Archie Andrews, was attacked by a bear after escaping from an underground prison fight club; Reinhart's Betty discovered her father was a serial killer and saved her sister from a cult; and Mendes traveled back in time to invent birth control.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Williams, who was also sentenced to a five-year prison term for escaping custody, sparking a major manhunt, is also at the center of allegations of misconduct by the Johnson City Police Department for more than three years.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two members of Milwaukee County's Board of Supervisors are proposing a new strategy to reduce fare evasion on county buses that would place uniformed security staff on buses and at high-evasion bus stops.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The investigation also uncovered evidence of widespread sanctions evasion.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Eschewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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