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
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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Pulse oximetry only returned in August 2025, Apple dodging the patent issue by not displaying results on the watch screen itself.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The new game broadens the familiar train-dodging formula into a larger, explorable world while keeping the fast pace that helped the franchise dominate mobile charts for years.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Science on the Rocks provides an opportunity to explore the exhibits without dodging strollers and school groups.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Wardlaw's flimsy pretext is the go-to move of those dodging transparency.
—Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Trying to keep up with tariff news, especially as a consumer who isn't necessarily an expert in economic policy, can feel like dodging sporadic jump scares.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026
The new strain may also be better at dodging people's existing immune protections from previous strains.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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 videos shared on social media show the suspect dodging a police cruiser attempting to run him down before opening fire at the officer and charging him.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Pulse oximetry only returned in August 2025, Apple dodging the patent issue by not displaying results on the watch screen itself.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The new game broadens the familiar train-dodging formula into a larger, explorable world while keeping the fast pace that helped the franchise dominate mobile charts for years.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Science on the Rocks provides an opportunity to explore the exhibits without dodging strollers and school groups.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Wardlaw's flimsy pretext is the go-to move of those dodging transparency.
—Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Trying to keep up with tariff news, especially as a consumer who isn't necessarily an expert in economic policy, can feel like dodging sporadic jump scares.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Jan. 2026
The new strain may also be better at dodging people's existing immune protections from previous strains.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodging
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As a bonus, organizing your career change process while things are still good might transform this transition from being a desperate escape into a move from one enjoyable thing to the next.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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When the sun is just skimming across the horizon and ducking behind other peaks, all the heat that the sun baked into the snow and rocks during the day evaporates—fast.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead of investigating the botched contract, Driscoll and Healey were ducking and defending the questionable bidding process.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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But that could be a mistake worth circumventing this January.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The third danger concerns that lack of accountability involved in circumventing Congress.—
Kent Jones,
The Conversation,
17 Jan. 2026
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Oil revenue is a key part of Russia's economy, allowing President Vladimir Putin to pour money into the war effort against Ukraine without worsening inflation and avoiding a currency collapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The woman was able to move out of the way just in time, avoiding serious injury, the outlet reported.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Williamson is accused of a fraudulent scheme to divert campaign funds and of tax evasion.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Beginning at Sunrise Point Fishing Pier, the route winds northwest through the city—ascending stairways, threading through hillside neighborhoods, and weaving across parks both iconic and obscure—before culminating at Lands End Lookout.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noah will stream his experience and reactions across more than 25 World Cup games, weaving in reactions from friends, athletes, and creators.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Shares of the Turkish state lender Halk Bankasi AS tumbled on Wednesday following the adjournment of a court status conference in the US related to charges of evading sanctions on Iran.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In July 2025, Mouton was reportedly arrested and charged with felon in possession of a weapon, evading arrest and drug possession.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There will be little escaping the cold over the next week, while outside, temperatures most mornings dip to 0° or below.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hot-button epic, which premiered in Toronto, follows a young man named Yusuf who gets caught up in political upheaval as tensions rise in Jerusalem and his village amid British crackdowns prompted by the arrival of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Dodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodging. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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