eschew
verb (used with object)
to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid.
eschewed
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past participleof eschew.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof eschew.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
eschewverb (used with object)to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid.
Example Sentences
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Speaking about "my dot," Altman almost entirely eschewed referring to the tool as an agent, which has been in common use for years.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
When Phoebe Novack and Brian Aggrey married in 2023, they eschewed a traditional registry for household luxuries or a modern honeymoon fund.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
SpaceX has eschewed the traditional IPO range, opting for a fixed $135 price, and it has allocated more stock than usual to Musk’s army of retail investors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Brockman for years eschewed management jobs that would require more time in meetings, which he said derailed his concentration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Ever the independent spirit, Mary eschewed the traditional all-white bridal gown for a shorter white dress with black sequins, topped off with black gloves, black pumps, and a red rose corsage.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
