1
as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
don't try to duck your commitment to spending Thanksgiving with your family by claiming you have to work
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck
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Recent Examples of duck
Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The recording of an internet livestream of the church service, which shows people ducking and running out of the room, is genuine, police said.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 23 June 2025
David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Expectations Having finally broken their duck, South Africa might feel that some weight has been lifted off their back heading into this tournament.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Pre-tax profit ducked 5.1%, to £529 million, while net cash dropped to £337 million from £532 million the year before.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The recording of an internet livestream of the church service, which shows people ducking and running out of the room, is genuine, police said.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 23 June 2025
Noun
Using duck tape and wire ties to modify a vest in his basement, Campbell affixed LED lights below the vest, letting off a strong glow that is visible to oncoming traffic.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Expectations Having finally broken their duck, South Africa might feel that some weight has been lifted off their back heading into this tournament.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duck
Verb
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Together, the groups have created a high-tech stage in the upper stands, to avoid potentially damaging the pitch at halftime of such an important game, featuring 40,000 pounds of gear, scenery and structural trusses.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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The students left a large social media footprint behind and videos of their shenanigans are woven into the series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The data from the monitors has helped district scientists find patterns about the gas: concentrations typically skyrocket at night and the higher emissions are lasting longer before dipping to levels the state says won’t cause a nuisance.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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As for having children, 37.7 percent of childless respondents expressed the intention to do so—up 5.1 points—while the willingness to do so dipped slightly among those with at least one child, citing the costs and challenges of child rearing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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During these times, a person’s coping mechanisms may stop working.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.—
Sports Editor
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Ten people involved in the ambush were arrested that night or early the next morning, but Song evaded capture, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Dexter stalks his next victim (Marc Menchaca) — a killer who targets ride-share drivers — while the ghost of his father Harry (James Remar) urges him to be careful, and a fidgety Harrison tries to evade police suspicions.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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But Maryland has so far dodged the worst of the insurance crisis.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The attorney general dodged another legal entanglement during the waning days of former President Joe Biden's administration when the Justice Department ended a criminal corruption investigation without filing charges.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Saturday, come to the Youth Market and dunking booth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Using the novel technique of snapping hot dogs in half and dunking buns in water cups, Kobayashi set a new world record of 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes — and putting the sport on the world stage.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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And the coolest part for me, coming to Columbus, was switching roles from Boston and now being the guy who is counted on to work with younger guys.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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There’s going to be a steady rotation of guys getting snaps along the line.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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“Duck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duck. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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