as in person
a member of the human race
her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck
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as in to avoid
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 duck
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
This creates a nice outer layer and depth of flavor without cooking the duck breast and promotes great aging.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Sophie Williams, Billboard, 1 May 2025
This is how the game went, with the two teams sparing with one another, landing a few big blows and managing to duck a few.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
News, notes and observations from the Dolphins’ Tuesday practice session in rainy conditions:
▪ After throwing a couple of ducks in the previous practice session open to reporters, Zach Wilson threw an interception in Tuesday’s session but also had some very good moments.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
This creates a nice outer layer and depth of flavor without cooking the duck breast and promotes great aging.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Verb
Consistently ducking the expectations of indie’s upper echelons — the ones which the band vaulted into with 2015’s My Love Is Cool — has only further affirmed Wolf Alice’s influence and longevity.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 1 May 2025
This is how the game went, with the two teams sparing with one another, landing a few big blows and managing to duck a few.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duck
Noun
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The figures’ heads reach the top corners, and the person on the left seems to have an outstretched arm.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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During prison or jail time, the person behind bars can no longer make much money themselves, and often other family members have to adjust — staying home or cutting their hours, for instance, to care for children.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Snow cowered in the back, avoiding eye contact when Kiersten tried reaching her hand out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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But the majority of Tributary buyers prefer a turnkey home, avoiding the time and effort required to build a custom residence.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Thus, for the second game in a row, the Red Sox were forced to dip into their bullpen almost immediately; before Thursday’s off-day, Lucas Giolito had lasted just 1.2 innings at Fenway.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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Both are delicious and perfectly tailored for cooking or mixing with some balsamic to dip some bread.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Lawrence is like the orange M&M, or the also-orange wiry guy from Inside Out 2.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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Turns out that state budget surplus that Casey’s hubby has been claiming as evidence of his own special skills was propped up all along by COVID-era billions, courtesy of the smiling guy with the aviator glasses and crippling ice cream addiction.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The last few months have borne witness to AI systems learning to mislead, cheat, and try to evade shutdown—even resorting to blackmail.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Massey has evaded hundreds of authorities in a multistate manhunt.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The candidates often dodged direct answers to moderators’ questions and instead jostled with each other.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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Caucus leadership, which typically opts to remain neutral in committee races, has dodged questions on whether age should play a role in selecting the next Oversight ranking member.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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On four separate occasions in Game 6, a surging Siakam beat the Knicks down the court for a lay-up or dunk.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Obi Toppin #1 of the Indiana Pacers dunks the ball against the New York Knicks during overtime in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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“Duck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duck. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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