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
The Dark Knight redefined what a superhero film could be, eschewing camp for a gritty crime drama whose cool color palette, brooding hero, and anarchic villain cast a shadow over the genre for decades.
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
The rolling wheels-of-a-dream metaphor no longer propels the show in this simpler revival from Lear deBessonet; the director makes a conscious effort to eschew the bold statements about America in favor of tightening the focus on the little clutch of individuals whom Doctorow so vividly imagined.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The typical main salon has been eschewed in favor of a large communal dining space for up to 54 people.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The 6-7 forward showed more patience and loyalty than most college players these days, eschewing opportunities to enter the transfer portal and staying at UConn for three years.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
The rolling wheels-of-a-dream metaphor no longer propels the show in this simpler revival from Lear deBessonet; the director makes a conscious effort to eschew the bold statements about America in favor of tightening the focus on the little clutch of individuals whom Doctorow so vividly imagined.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The typical main salon has been eschewed in favor of a large communal dining space for up to 54 people.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The 6-7 forward showed more patience and loyalty than most college players these days, eschewing opportunities to enter the transfer portal and staying at UConn for three years.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eschew
Verb
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The problem is, when your side lack intensity, aggression and cohesion, those traps are easy to spot and avoid.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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October 23 – November 21 The real conversation is probably the one everyone has been avoiding.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Deception is used to evade responsibility, manipulate a partner or conceal betrayal.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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My muscles on fire with tension, sleep evaded me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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There might be a fight to escape, but even those few who crawl over rocks and grit and sand to reach terra firma find their surroundings changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Eschew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschew. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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