shun
verb (used with object)
to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
are shunning
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present progressiveof shun.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Consumers are shunning mid-sized formats, opting for either large value packs or smaller portions, Nestle executives said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Jobless claims tell investors virtually nothing about whether businesses are hiring, but they clearly show most companies are shunning big layoffs.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
The data suggests that young people, and increasing numbers of men in particular, are shunning booze.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
Investors are shunning artificial-intelligence leaders and other momentum names.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
A majority of Canadian provinces are shunning certain American products altogether.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025
