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
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
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Ten years in, the quality and pageantry remain high, signaled by the spectacle of the roasted Peking ducks hanging in the entryway.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
And with that began the decades-long myth that ducks would crash land on the field.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Their prey includes pigeons, ducks, shorebirds and starlings — fast, agile fliers that are capable of making sudden evasive turns.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The largest of the three outbreaks has an unusually high number of patients reporting contact with ducks, specifically Pekin ducks.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Allende little ones introduced Middleton to the park’s inhabitants—turtles, ducks, frogs—and took her to see the pond.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 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
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
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Ten years in, the quality and pageantry remain high, signaled by the spectacle of the roasted Peking ducks hanging in the entryway.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
And with that began the decades-long myth that ducks would crash land on the field.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Their prey includes pigeons, ducks, shorebirds and starlings — fast, agile fliers that are capable of making sudden evasive turns.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The largest of the three outbreaks has an unusually high number of patients reporting contact with ducks, specifically Pekin ducks.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Allende little ones introduced Middleton to the park’s inhabitants—turtles, ducks, frogs—and took her to see the pond.
—Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 15 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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As the sun dips below the horizon, the air cools, and the stars become the main attraction.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, says Hilton could see a boost come Election Day on Tuesday if support for fellow Republican Chad Bianco dips.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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On May 18, two armed teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing an armed security guard in a gun battle, then fatally shooting two men cornered in the parking lot, police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Authorities in Hawaii on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with the killings of three men on the Big Island this week.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 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
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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