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
Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Bird flu is spreading again, now that wild water fowl — geese, ducks and cranes — have begun their seasonal migrations.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
This will keep you in the shadows and put the sun in the ducks’ eyes, not in yours.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Participants will learn the differences between dabbling and diving ducks, their unique characteristics and how to use eBird to find local waterfowl viewing hot spots.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Because the ducks were worth more than $5,000, the theft was treated as a felony.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The birds, sourced from Jurgielewicz Farms, an Amish producer in Pennsylvania that raises Peking ducks exclusively, are hung to dry overnight.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Jackson says, then ducks into one room and then another.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Some of the terrain includes a waterfall, California live oak trees, sycamore trees, volcanic rocks, a freshwater marsh and locals such as Pacific tree frogs, mallard ducks, raccoons and coyotes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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
Shop for Local Wares Bedford is home to more than a few shops selling wares created by local artisans, such as jewelry, pottery, leather works, and mosaics, even decoy ducks.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Bird flu is spreading again, now that wild water fowl — geese, ducks and cranes — have begun their seasonal migrations.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
This will keep you in the shadows and put the sun in the ducks’ eyes, not in yours.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Participants will learn the differences between dabbling and diving ducks, their unique characteristics and how to use eBird to find local waterfowl viewing hot spots.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Because the ducks were worth more than $5,000, the theft was treated as a felony.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The birds, sourced from Jurgielewicz Farms, an Amish producer in Pennsylvania that raises Peking ducks exclusively, are hung to dry overnight.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Jackson says, then ducks into one room and then another.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Some of the terrain includes a waterfall, California live oak trees, sycamore trees, volcanic rocks, a freshwater marsh and locals such as Pacific tree frogs, mallard ducks, raccoons and coyotes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Those guys proceeded to score three goals Thursday.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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And these guys are delivering, which is huge.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By replacing natural gas with the solar and battery system, the oil company avoids 13,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually while also lowering costs, according to the battery startup’s founder and Chief Innovation Officer John O’Donnell.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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And by not openly identifying with MAHA, Polis avoids alienating himself from Colorado’s Democratic voters.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Following Black generational farmers in the American South, Seeds weaves intimate moments into a poetic tribute to legacy, land, and the enduring ties that bind family and community.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether they’re baked or simply stirred together, dips are the heroes of any Southern get together.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Guess what happens when the temperature dips below freezing.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their risk of major depression rose by about 16%, while there was no significant association among men.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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And while Sturm offers a small group of men’s options (the Face Cream Men doubles as an after-shave soother), some of her male clientele seem content to buy the primary unisex line.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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For now, love evades understanding—which means that finding someone will remain, much of the time, a pain in the ass.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ahmed stars as Ash, an anonymous broker who dodges that Orwellian surveillance to help sketchy companies and whistleblowers come to an agreement.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The iRobot Roomba Essential quietly cleans the floors, dodges furniture like it’s lived here forever, and empties itself when it’s done.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks over Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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