eschewal

noun

Definition of eschewalnext
as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable a candidate who is to be admired for her eschewal of pat answers and quick fixes

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  1. escape
  2. avoidance
  3. evasion
Noun
  • The Escape From Tarkov Halloween event is in full swing and after a new patch earlier today two new quests have been added, as well as multiple changes being made to the zombie spawn rate.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • This non-escapist escape distinguishes On the Wandering Path from most contemporary movies.
    Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of escape
Noun
  • However, more expensive models are generally equipped with advanced features like smart mapping and obstacle avoidance.
    Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump practiced the politics of avoidance Tuesday in Pennsylvania.
    David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of avoidance
Noun
  • In 2022, the company agreed to pay roughly $60 million (55.8 million euros) to settle a tax evasion investigation in Italy.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The law was meant to crack down on tax evasion, but many Americans living abroad have found the compliance burden to be untenable.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of evasion
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“Eschewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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