as in to avoid
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 eschew
On the high school travel circuit, Cooper Flagg eschewed the more nationally dominant club teams to suit up, along with his brother and their buddies, for Maine United.
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Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
While some have ended up in more traditional churches, others eschew religion altogether.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Like most recent Fuji bodies, the X-M5 eschews a rear directional pad, instead using an eight-way joystick for both menu navigation and focus point manipulation.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Anna Maria Island, Florida A true Old Florida escape, Anna Maria Island preserves its authentic atmosphere by eschewing high-rises, chain stores, and fast-food restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
While some have ended up in more traditional churches, others eschew religion altogether.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Like most recent Fuji bodies, the X-M5 eschews a rear directional pad, instead using an eight-way joystick for both menu navigation and focus point manipulation.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Anna Maria Island, Florida A true Old Florida escape, Anna Maria Island preserves its authentic atmosphere by eschewing high-rises, chain stores, and fast-food restaurants.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschew
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Soundproofing your apartment and crate-training your pup will help your dog bark less and avoid complaints from angry neighbors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the censure debate on Tuesday, opposition MPs reportedly questioned the prime minister’s knowledge gaps and accused her of avoiding questions from reporters.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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DeAngelo evaded prosecution for years while committing a string of murders and rapes across the Golden State between 1974 and 1986, including two murders and nine kidnappings in Sacramento County alone.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, Boasberg says the department evaded its obligations.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yolanda, who escaped across the border into Mexico later that day, was named a primary suspect.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Eschew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschew. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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