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
ABC News,
28 June 2026
For example, when the avian flu epidemic hit a few years ago, Koetz said Purdue University Extension educators would issue updates on the epidemic with guidance, including keeping ducks and chickens separated.
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Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The senator knelt at the edge of the water to warn a raft of seven ducks about an impending threat in their midst.
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Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The members created a rock barrier to try to prevent any ducks falling down the drain in the future.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Jenner's latest carousel also highlighted her love for animals with photos of ducks, deer and her pet cats.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
On Monday, both baby and adult ducks were seen wading in the water.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The threshold that would change everything is freshwater ducks.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
And, for those with the forethought to pre-order one, there are few whole Peking ducks every night.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 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.
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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.
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Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
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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.
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
The pair of opening ducks happened only once before at a T20 World Cup in 2018 between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
For example, when the avian flu epidemic hit a few years ago, Koetz said Purdue University Extension educators would issue updates on the epidemic with guidance, including keeping ducks and chickens separated.
—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The senator knelt at the edge of the water to warn a raft of seven ducks about an impending threat in their midst.
—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
The members created a rock barrier to try to prevent any ducks falling down the drain in the future.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Jenner's latest carousel also highlighted her love for animals with photos of ducks, deer and her pet cats.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
On Monday, both baby and adult ducks were seen wading in the water.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The threshold that would change everything is freshwater ducks.
—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
And, for those with the forethought to pre-order one, there are few whole Peking ducks every night.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Verb
In the video, the subject ducks his head in the opposite direction of the doorbell camera.
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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
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.
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These guys, everyone has each other’s backs.
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New research has now demonstrated a simpler approach that avoids the ultrathin selective coatings traditionally considered essential for precise molecular separation.
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The decision avoids an election-year change in the voting rules and may bolster Democrats in the fall election.
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Father Joseph Balikuddembe, a young priest, weaves down the aisle for communion, depositing wafers on the nuns' lips.
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Created in collaboration with Misfit House founder Monica Stewart and Sun House Children’s clothing designer Hollis McFadden, Tassel House Textiles weaves together nature motifs and historical palettes for a collection that adds instant patina.
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For the former, Madonna heads back to the club with a sequel to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor, the Rolling Stones release their 25th studio LP (in lieu of a new Rolling Stones tour), and Beth Orton dips her toe into into a blend of folk, jazz, and soul.
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The disagreement over the future of the American wine label is a part of the larger debate in the industry over how to move forward as wine consumption dips to historic lows.
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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The Royals finished 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position (RISP) Thursday and left five men on base.
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If the armed forces are the instrument through which the president evades the Constitution, then the leaders of those armed forces must answer for their role.
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Panthalassa evades these regional regulatory and environmental obstacles by deploying autonomous computing nodes directly into deep water.
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Hatcher — a Pomo shape-shifter who dodges prejudice by passing as Mexican in the novel — is a thorny protagonist, often cunning, scheming and unforgiving.
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Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington.
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Wilson is arguably the most explosive athlete in the class, a powerful leaper who dunks everything around the rim and is a fearless competitor who wants to be great.
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Trevon Brazile of the Arkansas Razorbacks dunks at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2026 in Nashville.
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“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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