dekeing

present participle of deke
as in evading
to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement deked the lone defenseman with a deft move of his stick and went in for the breakaway

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  • This year’s skillshare in Philadelphia is slated to offer a series of hourlong workshops, including a lesson on evading law enforcement and eluding capture.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Jackson was apprehended a short time later and arrested for evading arrest or detention, police said.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Old Dominion started fast, with quarterback Colton Joseph faking out the Hoosiers defense on the first offensive play of the game and sprinting 75 yards for a touchdown.
    Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Facing third and goal, Wells dropped back and decided to tuck the ball, dodging two defenders on his way to a seven-yard touchdown run.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Dekeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dekeing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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