as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
just another dodge to get out of working in the yard
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as in to circumvent
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 to evade
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 dodge
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But for those less confident in parrying, perfect dodges cover even more distance and the ability to dodge through projectiles.
—Scott McRae, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Health officials and their political bosses prefer to dodge sharp questions and specific demands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Swindlers have now moved on with phony dodges using the nation’s tollway system as an unwilling partner.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But for those less confident in parrying, perfect dodges cover even more distance and the ability to dodge through projectiles.
—Scott McRae, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
The same can’t be said for Vinny, who can’t dodge the chop this time.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Health officials and their political bosses prefer to dodge sharp questions and specific demands.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodge
Noun
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Important claims, like whether or not the Los Angeles wildfires were merely a ruse to hide pedophiles.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
18 May 2025
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But a Southern California man and his co-conspirators devised an elaborate ruse — involving a boatload of fake orders and manipulation of the company’s software — that netted them millions, prosecutors say.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Shed describes The Brothers Size as a modern-day fable about two brothers in the Deep South that weaves in the rich storytelling tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Estonia said that a Russian military jet violated its airspace on May 13 after the Estonian Navy tried to stop the tanker Jaguar, believed to be in Moscow's shadow fleet that circumvents oil sanctions.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Apple claimed the gaming giant violated its policies by introducing a way for users to circumvent Apple’s in-app payment system.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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The former prisoners who have continued to evade police for nearly a week include Leo Tate, Jermaine Donald, Derrick Groves, Lenton Vanburen and Antoine Massey, according to USA Today, while Corey Boyd, Gary Price, Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, and Dkenan Dennis have been re-arrested.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Penguin Press, June 17 Image El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott After skipping town to evade a nagging creditor in 2008, Harper returns to her Detroit suburb months later to find her two older sisters, once in the throes of debt, sporting fresh highlights and driving a Lexus.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The scheme was investigated by several federal agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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That includes knowing the scheme in the run game, being violent at the point of attack.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In May 1926, the world-famous evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson vanished; she was last seen ducking into the ocean near Santa Monica for a swim.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Anna Wintour was a pretty One Fifth regular for whom McNally once ducked behind a stove to cook eggs after the kitchen had closed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Hoerner avoided the tag, which would’ve been the second out of the inning.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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The officer recommended the Palestinians be dressed in army clothes to avoid misidentification.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The focus shifts to Santino and Rosa, who quickly find that the initial euphoria of escaping routines doesn’t protect against relationship struggles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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The tumult did not escape the notice of opportunists elsewhere.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Dodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodge. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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