- present tense form of shun (3rd person singular).
shuns
Example Sentences
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In the 2026 hellscape of sports betting and doom-scrolling, however, it’s the rare wholesome one: It shuns phones, keeps the mind sharp and gives grandma a prime opportunity to thump the young ’uns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Scott follows an almost entirely vegan diet, shuns processed foods, and prefers to fast in the mornings.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026
Kouki said he likes using his phone to watch Japanese baseball highlights, but the family now shuns screens during mealtimes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
Mirthfully nostalgic and inspirational, it shuns the post-modern cynicism of the era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
“He shuns the company of all and will see no one,” Horatio said, giving me a regretful look.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
