as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
just another dodge to get out of working in the yard
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
always trying to dodge the landlord's rule prohibiting pets
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as in to evade
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
dodged the horde of paparazzi by leaving through the service entrance
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Recent Examples of dodge
IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2010
Reality check: Despite the dodges, Harris has stated some of her policy priorities — namely to boost security on the Southwest border, put more limitations on asylum, and bring down the costs of food and housing.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2024
Dodge said northbound drivers on Third Street must contend with tree canopies blocking visibility, along with dodging other vehicles and constant foot traffic from the University of Louisville.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Defenders of Google might argue that tax dodges help the company amass needed funds for future innovations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2010
Reality check: Despite the dodges, Harris has stated some of her policy priorities — namely to boost security on the Southwest border, put more limitations on asylum, and bring down the costs of food and housing.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
As a result, spacecraft launching to the ISS might have to dodge stray Starlink traffic along the way.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2024
Dodge said northbound drivers on Third Street must contend with tree canopies blocking visibility, along with dodging other vehicles and constant foot traffic from the University of Louisville.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
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Back-to-school reality:Campus shootings rose dramatically last year Sheriff: Suspect used a 'ruse' to gain entry to the school The shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to Honea.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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They were given out-of-state weather reports to help play up the ruse in their small talk with customers.Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
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This means weaving compelling narratives around the numbers, bringing the human impact of inclusion to life.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a whisper of damask rose weaving throughout, adding an elegant touch without overwhelming the composition.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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As a result, most houses are getting built in the areas where circumventing these dynamics is easiest, such as far urban peripheries.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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And how many Eastwood movies have ended with their protagonists forced to circumvent the forces of authority to achieve justice?A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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More than 180 oil-carrying vessels that are suspected to be part of a shadow fleet utilized by the Kremlin to evade oil sanctions as well as traders, oil field service firms and Russian energy officials are also targeted by the new sanctions.AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some, their principles unbreakable, have to live their philosophy, not just to get to the core of it but to evade the accusation of hypocrisy.Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 11 Jan. 2025
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In short, its core competency needs to be responding to predictable natural disasters rather than virtue-signaling about climate change that its expensive (but piddling in the global scheme of things) green-energy initiatives are powerless to affect one way or the other.The Editors, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, which launches on January 14th, is only available in Korea for now, with expansion to other countries planned for the future.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Walking through doorways sometimes required him to duck.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Reacher dives deep into an undercover ring by securing a job inside the operation though the stakes are high as he’s seen ducking from gunfire, explosions and no shortage of bad guys.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.Jeremy Schifeling, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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When Russia targets other European neighbors, though, the West resorts to its own euphemisms to avoid directly acknowledging what Putin is doing.Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Creating Designated Quiet Zones Allocating specific areas as quiet zones helps employees escape overstimulation and focus on their tasks in peace.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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After initially escaping, Patil was arrested on Thursday, TOI reported.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Dodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodge. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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