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
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
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
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Reading has always been my escape when life feels overwhelming.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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This stretch of Atlantic coast is the perfect crowd-free escape in the mornings: a long stretch of beach fringed by windswept dunes, with waves that are usually ridable.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
Verb
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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
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His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead of avoiding a task, face the core of your worry, reframe the negative thoughts that fuel your avoidance and get back to the task with intention.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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When the neurons were turned on artificially, the mice reacted with fear and avoidance, even when no pain was actually present.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Verb
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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
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Chau paid local fishermen to take him near North Sentinel Island, evading the exclusion zone.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Chrisley Knows Best stars were serving time after being convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The former married former reality stars were convicted of tax evasion and defrauding community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans to fund their luxurious lifestyle.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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