as in guys
a member of the human race
her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck
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as in avoids
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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Recent Examples of ducks
Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
All of these places lure the ducks and the geese.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Toddlers who pointed at the ducks hanging in the window are now grown, placing the same orders their parents placed before them.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
—Debora Cahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Even a few feet of unmowed grass can benefit ducks and other waterbirds.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
In one scene, Anne calls Ginny, trying to get Mark Brett’s phone number from the bottom of one of Gino’s squeaky ducks.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In his fifth test, Smith helped to reduce Ireland to 38-6 in the 10th over, four of those top six batters going for ducks.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita , Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
—The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
The ducks changed course too late and rose right into the path of the flying shot.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
All of these places lure the ducks and the geese.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Toddlers who pointed at the ducks hanging in the window are now grown, placing the same orders their parents placed before them.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
—Debora Cahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Even a few feet of unmowed grass can benefit ducks and other waterbirds.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
In one scene, Anne calls Ginny, trying to get Mark Brett’s phone number from the bottom of one of Gino’s squeaky ducks.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In his fifth test, Smith helped to reduce Ireland to 38-6 in the 10th over, four of those top six batters going for ducks.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Verb
In the video, the subject ducks his head in the opposite direction of the doorbell camera.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita , Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
—The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducks
Noun
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Take Danielle, for instance, who dated Robert and a number of guys who barely appeared during her time on the show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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In the second inning, back-to-back singles by Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland – those guys at the bottom of the lineup – put two runners on when Ohtani sent another liner into the right field corner, this time for a triple.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But the Morneaults take a route that intentionally avoids passing by the storefront on the western entrance to Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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As a reminder, any candidate with more than 50% avoids a runoff.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This new vision of luxury remains firmly rooted in faultless service and astounding architectural design, but also weaves in a profound connection to place and the thrill of experiencing it just as the world is starting to sit up and take notice.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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This narrative weaves hijras into the sacred narrative of Rama and gives them pride of place that is yet out of place.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The loser list was topped by Maryland (off 49,100), District of Columbia (off 42,600) and Virginia (off 33,100) – dips tied to Trump’s trimming of federal workers – then Florida (off 30,600) and Oregon (off 20,100).—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Brith watches it for a moment, then unhooks a shallow wooden cup from her belt and dips it through the surface, watching as a matching cup rises up out of the water to meet it.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Los Angeles County men tied to the gang MS-13 have been convicted of killing three people with machetes in the Angeles National Forest.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
Verb
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In March, the French navy seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean that Macron said belonged to Russia’s shadow fleet, which comprises several hundred tankers through which Russia evades sanctions.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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If someone dodges details, slow down and repeat the key request.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … VETTING FAILURE — Far-left firebrand dodges questions over hiring bodyguard with criminal history.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Detroit immediately went on a 6-0 run with three straight Jalen Duren dunks off Cade Cunningham assists and never looked back.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Mejia dunks them in the fryer until the casing is a deep mahogany, taut and nearly splits.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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