___ away (tried to avoid) (5)

I believe the answer is:

shied

(Other definitions for shied that I've seen before include "Cast" , "Jumped nervously; threw" , "horse did this?" , "Thrown" , "Flung, tossed" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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