shun
verb (used with object)
to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
is shunning
-
present progressiveof shun (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
LNG exporter Cheniere Energy is shunning the Panama Canal to transport liquefied natural gas to Asia because the market is not supporting use of the waterway, said Chief Operating Officer Corey Grindal on Monday.
From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2023
But that doesn't mean Swift is shunning all smaller venues.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023
Now, emboldened by its transformation, the country is shunning the influences and ideas that nourished its rise.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2022
A small but growing movement in Europe and North America is shunning air travel because it produces high levels of greenhouse gas emissions.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2019
The major outlier in the region is Vietnam, which is shunning Huawei in favor of developing its own 5G technology, probably in partnership with Nokia and Ericsson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2019
