as in avoided
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 eschewed
Adolph Ochs, publisher of The New York Times from 1896 until his death in 1935, eschewed bylines until the 1920s when the paper’s position on the issue began changing, as did that of many other publications.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
For one thing, his coach, the grand master Vishnu Prasanna, eschewed computer chess engines for young players.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Just as the latter’s elegant cursive lines eschewed legibility for pure, drunken expression, the former’s Auto-Tuned vocals form only the contours of words.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
But on social media, some not only eschewed empathy, but celebrated the attacks.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Others have eschewed full time positions in favor of multiple part-time jobs that allow more freedom.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah largely eschewed cell phones and other technology after a September 2024 Israeli attack in which thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously, killing dozens of people.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Unlike many royal brides, Camilla eschewed wearing a tiara.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The Sharks created chances, but too often eschewed shots for an extra pass.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
For one thing, his coach, the grand master Vishnu Prasanna, eschewed computer chess engines for young players.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Just as the latter’s elegant cursive lines eschewed legibility for pure, drunken expression, the former’s Auto-Tuned vocals form only the contours of words.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
But on social media, some not only eschewed empathy, but celebrated the attacks.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Others have eschewed full time positions in favor of multiple part-time jobs that allow more freedom.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah largely eschewed cell phones and other technology after a September 2024 Israeli attack in which thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously, killing dozens of people.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Unlike many royal brides, Camilla eschewed wearing a tiara.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The Sharks created chances, but too often eschewed shots for an extra pass.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschewed
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Ukraine, Harry stepped into territory traditionally avoided by the royals.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Garcia sprinted off exiting through a side entrance and evaded authorities until cops nabbed him on March 25, 2026.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nearly a year after 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail through a hole in the wall, a special grand jury has indicted the local sheriff on criminal corruption and obstruction charges in connection with the biggest jailbreak in recent American history.—
Greg Hilburn,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in the early morning hours after climbing through a hole behind a toilet.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Eschewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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