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
Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Mix in Passed-Down Treasures To honor the oldest son’s request for ducks and dogs in his room, the designer incorporated nods like the Brunschwig & Fils Roman shades and framed artwork, but the centerpiece is a pair of acorn-post twin beds handed down from Doug’s grandparents.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Both actors have taken to their rise to stardom as ducks to water, which Fallon says was especially fun when meeting Williams for the show.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Several steps can be taken to protect your backyard chickens or ducks, according to the veterinary association.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Grayson threatens to shoot her and Massey apologizes and ducks down behind a counter, covering her face with what appears to be a red oven mitt, the video shows.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
During homecoming week, UCF students jump into the campus’ Reflecting Pond and grab rubber ducks that are thrown into the water.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
One New York Times story from 1937 described the popular costumes as paper-based — King Winter and ghosts for adults; ducks, squirrels, and foxes for kids.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Bird flu, a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus, affects poultry — including chickens, ducks and turkeys — and some wild bird species, including geese and shorebirds, the department said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Mix in Passed-Down Treasures To honor the oldest son’s request for ducks and dogs in his room, the designer incorporated nods like the Brunschwig & Fils Roman shades and framed artwork, but the centerpiece is a pair of acorn-post twin beds handed down from Doug’s grandparents.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Both actors have taken to their rise to stardom as ducks to water, which Fallon says was especially fun when meeting Williams for the show.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Several steps can be taken to protect your backyard chickens or ducks, according to the veterinary association.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Grayson threatens to shoot her and Massey apologizes and ducks down behind a counter, covering her face with what appears to be a red oven mitt, the video shows.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
During homecoming week, UCF students jump into the campus’ Reflecting Pond and grab rubber ducks that are thrown into the water.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
One New York Times story from 1937 described the popular costumes as paper-based — King Winter and ghosts for adults; ducks, squirrels, and foxes for kids.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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And what’s really interesting is not only does Hemingway cite the Spanish American War writers as an inspiration, but some famous literary, Hard Boiled writers like James and Kane cite those guys as their inspirations.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The brand continues to use 100% chrome-free nappa leather, which avoids toxic chemicals used in leather production.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nwosu’s script likewise avoids pat female-bonding sentiments, attentive to the experiences and worldviews that can still separate women in a man’s world.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The experience weaves together the rich history of the ship, its crew and passengers, building a deeper understanding of life aboard the Titanic.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sanders’s violin weaves his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As the sun dips, gather to participate in a temazcal heat ceremony, curated for mind, body, and spiritual cleansing, before sharing a meal and stories cooked by a private chef.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Videos that have come out of Iran via Starlink satellite dishes and other means show men likely belonging to its forces shooting and beating protesters.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the film, Sea-Based X-Band Radar detects a missile flying across the Pacific Ocean toward Chicago that later evades interception.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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If someone dodges your requests, try asking a clarifying question to avoid hidden assumptions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … CROWN IN CHAOS – Andrew dodges police probe but King Charles’ Epstein ‘nightmare’ isn’t over.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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Self praised Council for setting up several of Bidunga’s dunks off lobs.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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Dominique Wilkins’ son, Jacob, is a freshman at the University of Georgia who dunks like his dad.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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