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
Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
This is an especially good spot to find turtles, ducks and at least one orange-and-white koi.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The nurse on duty is a small Filipina lady wearing scrubs printed with baby ducks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
To locals, gators are no more remarkable than ducks, though occasionally more disruptive.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Several trays of cooked ducks and egg rolls were covered inside the walk-in refrigerator.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Canada geese are protected, as well as most other geese, swans, ducks, cranes, cuckoos, hummingbirds, doves and flamingos.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
In the latest survey, the total number of ducks was down to about 545,000, but about 344,000 were mallards.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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
Nearly every brewery here specializes in the once-hipster drink and those with an affinity for the beverage are lucky ducks.
—Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
This is an especially good spot to find turtles, ducks and at least one orange-and-white koi.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The nurse on duty is a small Filipina lady wearing scrubs printed with baby ducks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
To locals, gators are no more remarkable than ducks, though occasionally more disruptive.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Several trays of cooked ducks and egg rolls were covered inside the walk-in refrigerator.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Canada geese are protected, as well as most other geese, swans, ducks, cranes, cuckoos, hummingbirds, doves and flamingos.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
In the latest survey, the total number of ducks was down to about 545,000, but about 344,000 were mallards.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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The three guys off the bench came from Louisville, Gonzaga and Washington.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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You guys really seem to enjoy all the awards-season hoopla.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The message also avoids links on purpose.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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To the Kremlin’s frustration, the plan also avoids any provision that would force Ukraine to give up territory to the Russians.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The plot weaves together elements of romance, family drama and feminist struggle against the backdrop of a space walk gone terribly awry.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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This rom-com weaves 1990s office culture into its fashion narrative.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As each person approaches, McGowan dips into the center and comes out with a box.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the sun dips, Deck 10 is where the magic happens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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In a cult classic 1976 film, The Bill Koch Experience, the star slaloms at perilous speed through low brush, dodges cows in a pasture, and also leaps off a boulder, only to tumble.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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White, however, dodges, aiming toward clever.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 20 Feb. 2026.
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