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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Riverside County Department of Animal Services All of the ducks were transported to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus on Tuesday and put up for adoption beginning Wednesday morning.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
When Bastian ducks into a bookstore and starts reading a book about a malevolent force (the Nothing) devouring the realm of Fantasia, the narrative comes to life.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
The ducks were surrendered by a property owner in unincorporated Riverside County, the department announced on Tuesday, April 14.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
These Nuggets have got their ducks in a row.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
This is a good day to get your ducks in a row.
—Georgia Nichols, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
Acknowledgment can also feel like the bare minimum, but the fight for it grows increasingly urgent when the American President is knocking down public memorials of slavery like tin ducks in a carnival shooting game.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Stretches of glass windows offer sweeping views of Lake Pend Orielle, which is especially scenic at sunset or when the lake teems with wildlife like otters and ducks in the summer months between May and September.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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
Get your ducks in a row, and then go for it.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Riverside County Department of Animal Services All of the ducks were transported to the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus on Tuesday and put up for adoption beginning Wednesday morning.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
When Bastian ducks into a bookstore and starts reading a book about a malevolent force (the Nothing) devouring the realm of Fantasia, the narrative comes to life.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
The ducks were surrendered by a property owner in unincorporated Riverside County, the department announced on Tuesday, April 14.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
These Nuggets have got their ducks in a row.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
This is a good day to get your ducks in a row.
—Georgia Nichols, Dallas Morning News, 11 Apr. 2026
Acknowledgment can also feel like the bare minimum, but the fight for it grows increasingly urgent when the American President is knocking down public memorials of slavery like tin ducks in a carnival shooting game.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Stretches of glass windows offer sweeping views of Lake Pend Orielle, which is especially scenic at sunset or when the lake teems with wildlife like otters and ducks in the summer months between May and September.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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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All these guys, including our President, are going to live forever.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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You guys really pride yourself on sequencing.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The city has spent beyond sustainable levels, and pausing reserves avoids the structural fixes needed.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the better course might be to allow the state to go back to a single, simple plate design — one that avoids the fiscal entanglements and ideological biases of the current program.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kurtsie is small enough to walk under Bakari’s legs and frequently weaves between them — a sight that draws smiles from guests passing through the overlook.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Romvari weaves some documentary into the picture; these social workers, including one who worked directly with her family, are real people.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Somewhat distressing at the national level were the 24 states that experienced job market dips over the past year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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After coming out from behind a giant Etch-A-Sketch, Jackson dips, spins, and does his famous moonwalk while the NSYNCers hype him up and beatbox behind him in a half-circle.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The markets, which include Polymarket and its chief rival Kalshi, have been criticized for everything from undermining the integrity of sports to contributing to an online betting addiction crisis among young men.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For many years, young men were handed clear scripts.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 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.—
,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Canyon used a ferocious press and got points from unexpected places, like 3-pointers from Stephen Kankole, dunks from Jordan Mize and 11 points with 10 assists from JJ Sati-Grier.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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