ducks 1 of 2

noun

plural of duck
as in guys
a member of the human race her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck

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ducks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of duck
1
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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2
as in weaves
to move suddenly aside or to and fro duck behind a pillar before they see us

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3
as in dips
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid ducked the new camper in the lake as a joke

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Recent Examples of ducks
Noun
Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Turtles, ducks and other wildlife swim around the lake as well. — Zuri Primos july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 While soccer fans packed the streets of key cities in celebration of the sport and memes of ducks donning Mexico jerseys flooded social media, violence in many parts of the country only continued. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Test results showed that a spike in chlorine levels from an unknown source led to the massive fish kill, although turtles, ducks and other wildlife weren’t affected. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 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 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 The threshold that would change everything is freshwater ducks. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 21 June 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
  1. guys
  2. avoids
  3. weaves
  4. dips
  5. men
  6. evades
  7. dodges
  8. dunks
Noun
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • While Hannah and Ji make the tradeoff, Vega’s guys put a tracker on Ji and Tyler’s vehicle, all orchestrated from Vega’s business date at the driving range.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of guys
Verb
  • This configuration avoids the internal current disruptions that can challenge tokamak designs, offering a distinct pathway to stable, long-term power plant operations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Hiding workforce-scale spend in IT line items avoids the conversation; treating it as labor distorts it.
    — Priya Sawant, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of avoids
Verb
  • Uzbek visual artist and filmmaker Saodat Ismailova weaves memories of empire into ecological dramas that typically unfold beyond the registers of human history.
    — KATHERINE ROCHESTER, Artforum, 10 July 2026
  • However, residents have been told to avoid the at-risk trail system that weaves through the Boise Foothills.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026
Definition of weaves
Verb
  • Even if that number dips, the addition of Jaylen Waddle screams that Nix will throw at least 25 touchdowns.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
  • On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • At the time of their excavation during the late 19th century, archaeologists found weapons including bows and arrows that were traditionally associated with men.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Both men were taken into custody without incident, the release said.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of men
Verb
  • This skin-crawling faux-documentary concerns a prolific New York serial killer who evades capture despite recording his brazen crimes.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • However, Noussair Mazraoui evades Casemiro’s challenge far too easily before Bilal El Khannouss releases Achraf Hakimi on the far side.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of evades
Verb
  • Meanwhile his wife Penelope dodges suitors while his son Telemachus valiantly searches for his decades-absent dad.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Hatcher — a Pomo shape-shifter who dodges prejudice by passing as Mexican in the novel — is a thorny protagonist, often cunning, scheming and unforgiving.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of dodges
Verb
  • Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season.
    — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026
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