as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the governor's repeated dodging of tough questions at the press conference
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as in circumventing
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
always trying to dodge the landlord's rule prohibiting pets
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as in avoiding
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
dodged the horde of paparazzi by leaving through the service entrance
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Recent Examples of dodging
Maria Torres, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Its defense minister last week reported some 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by about 2 million Ukrainians.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Its defense minister last week reported some 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by about 2 million Ukrainians.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
All combat is close combat, made harder by the fact that running and dodging depletes Shimizu’s stamina quite quickly, leaving her too exhausted to run through maze-like streets and alleyways, or fight off whatever horrible thing is waiting around the next corner.
—Richard Newby, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
And although the modern age of gaming is mostly dominated by a Soulslike ethos of action that prioritizes methodical dodging and plodding, there are many fans who yearn for a return to the heyday of 2000s-era slash ‘em ups.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
However, the court would not expand the receivership to take over any future LLCs the Verrichias might form ― at least not yet, although the court indicated a willingness to revisit the issue should the Verrichias dodging of their creditor continue.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In court filings and dealings with the Justice Department, Ver had always denied dodging his tax bill intentionally — a key distinction between a criminal and civil tax violation — and claimed to have relied on the advice of accountants and tax attorneys.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
An earnest intention to test various options can quickly turn into a video game–esque challenge of dodging errant spritzes from overzealous salespeople.
—Alexis Berger, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar had been equally adept at dodging defenders on the field and political leaders, especially those in his own country of Argentina.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
She was also slammed over how her department is spending the billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress and accused of dodging accountability.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Early in the third period, depth forward Bastian found the game-tying goal, dodging Saros.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Birbiglia keeps asking, and Fleming keeps dodging.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The Rockies’ third baseman/outfielder/DH isn’t dodging his seven-year, $182-million contract.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
Starter Seth Lugo pitched four strong innings, including artful dodging of traffic in the second, and the bullpen stranded seven Colombia base runners the rest of the way.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Its defense minister last week reported some 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by about 2 million Ukrainians.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Its defense minister last week reported some 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by about 2 million Ukrainians.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
All combat is close combat, made harder by the fact that running and dodging depletes Shimizu’s stamina quite quickly, leaving her too exhausted to run through maze-like streets and alleyways, or fight off whatever horrible thing is waiting around the next corner.
—Richard Newby, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
And although the modern age of gaming is mostly dominated by a Soulslike ethos of action that prioritizes methodical dodging and plodding, there are many fans who yearn for a return to the heyday of 2000s-era slash ‘em ups.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
However, the court would not expand the receivership to take over any future LLCs the Verrichias might form ― at least not yet, although the court indicated a willingness to revisit the issue should the Verrichias dodging of their creditor continue.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The tanker has been subject to European Union sanctions since October due to its role in transporting sanctions-dodging Russian oil exports, according to the Open Sanctions website.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In court filings and dealings with the Justice Department, Ver had always denied dodging his tax bill intentionally — a key distinction between a criminal and civil tax violation — and claimed to have relied on the advice of accountants and tax attorneys.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
An earnest intention to test various options can quickly turn into a video game–esque challenge of dodging errant spritzes from overzealous salespeople.
—Alexis Berger, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2026
Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar had been equally adept at dodging defenders on the field and political leaders, especially those in his own country of Argentina.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
She was also slammed over how her department is spending the billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress and accused of dodging accountability.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Early in the third period, depth forward Bastian found the game-tying goal, dodging Saros.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Birbiglia keeps asking, and Fleming keeps dodging.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
The Rockies’ third baseman/outfielder/DH isn’t dodging his seven-year, $182-million contract.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodging
Noun
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April itself may feel too full for an extended escape, but don't overlook what's available close by.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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An excavator was used on Thursday to dig an escape channel after earlier unsuccessful efforts to coax the whale back toward deeper water, including using coast guard and fire department boats to create large waves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Investors ducking for cover in the rocky market are turning to low volatility funds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the sun falls, Johnny Leach steps out of his Brooklyn apartment and onto the wet street before ducking into the subway station.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump has remained open in his positioning toward Moscow, even declining on Sunday to blast it for circumventing his oil blockade on Cuba.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Houthi attack comes just as Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline is now pumping oil at its full capacity of 7 million barrels a day, sending crude to the Red Sea port of Yanbu and circumventing the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Officials recommend planning transportation if drinking, avoiding open containers in vehicles and being aware of behavior in public spaces, according to TxDOT and Texas DPS.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regular theme-parkgoers may find themselves in ruts, making favorites their top priority while avoiding others out of habit.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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He was convicted of tax evasion in January 2006.—
Jack Perry,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Years of fare evasion and the fare forgiveness program encouraged nonpayment, leaving lasting financial issues.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film unfolds on an elite engineering campus, weaving together zombie horror, youth comedy and social satire.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The voice of Cuban singer Amaury Gutiérrez added a melodic thread, weaving nostalgia and pride into the atmosphere.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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He is charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle — a third-degree felony — along with multiple traffic offenses.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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Arnel Belizaire, a member of Haiti's parliament, was arrested on charges including financing terrorism and conspiracy against state security after evading national police for two months, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rear doors on police cars typically only open from the outside to prevent arrestees from escaping.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Sasaki locked in to strike out José Ramírez and induce Kyle Manzardo to line out, escaping without further damage.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodging. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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