as in person
a member of the human race
her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck
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as in to avoid
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 duck
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
Jackie’s handiwork — turnip cakes, duck bao, dumplings — had their fanatics, as well.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Because McGruder was claimed by the Los Angeles Clippers, the Heat ducked below the luxury-tax threshold.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Whether its duck nails, claws, or lipstick—all the cool girls are getting super experimental with their nail shapes.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
Jackie’s handiwork — turnip cakes, duck bao, dumplings — had their fanatics, as well.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Many believe that James has ducked the competitiveness in the dunk contest but the timing has just never lined up.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Because McGruder was claimed by the Los Angeles Clippers, the Heat ducked below the luxury-tax threshold.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duck
Noun
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Another way to pick up a virus is through handshaking and other forms of touch with another person.—
Jennifer Welsh,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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One person or three or four people is not bigger than hip-hop.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The initial vote to proceed was 62-38, triggering a process that led to passage of the funding bill late today and avoid a shutdown.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rattan is fabricated into furniture using rattan poles or by weaving thinner strips of rattan cane into wicker styles, like the banquette in this coastal kitchen by designer Marina Hanisch.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Our biases are woven into the very fabric of our existence, shaped by our experiences, cultures and societal norms.—
Mani Padisetti,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with white Kreme, dipped in chocolate icing and topped with green icing drizzles and gold coin glitter sprinkles.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Hershey's Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut features an unglazed shell doughnut, filled with a caramel cheesecake cream, dipped in milk chocolate icing and topped with chocolate cookie crumb and a salted caramel swirl.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Add in 85th-percentile speed, and this guy is a prospect.—
Jake Ciely,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Van Lith has competed in four conference title games over the span of her career, but this was the first time the title didn’t evade her.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Perez was arrested and transported to Troop G where he was charged with evading responsibility, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a license and reckless use of highway by a pedestrian.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Markets hate uncertainty, and hopes of dodging a shutdown provided a boost for stocks at the end of a turbulent week.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Commissioners could also dodge the issue by voting to defer the legislation to a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article Coby White doesn’t dunk often.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Visage then dunks this very reporter, and points viewers to watch EW's interview with her (which will be up shortly!).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Duck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duck. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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