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
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Key administration allies may be trying to help Warsh dodge reproach for splitting off.
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Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
So, the group wades deeper into the front lines, dodging bachelorettes and the occasional frat boy.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
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Noun
Simple dodges send Lara effortlessly backflipping through the air, and her iconic swan dive returns.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Key administration allies may be trying to help Warsh dodge reproach for splitting off.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Soaring through skies, dodging obstacles, and shooting tiny robots and giant bosses felt great in the original release, so none of that needed significant changes.
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Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
So, the group wades deeper into the front lines, dodging bachelorettes and the occasional frat boy.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodge
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At face value, a $10 million rental is an exorbitant fee for a ruse.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
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Former Republican Secretary of State and election law attorney Scott Gessler, who represented plaintiffs in court, says Democrats tried to circumvent the constitution by bringing two separate but interdependent measures.
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Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers are strategically building plants in Europe to circumvent potential tariffs and secure their market presence.
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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
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The other company whose shares were manipulated in the scheme, E-Waste, had an even higher market cap at some point, despite being nothing more than a shell company.
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Collin Morikawa birdied 18 to catch Scheffler and ducked into the clubhouse at 20 under as the rains descended upon the TPC River Highlands.
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The Thunder traded guards Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks, respectively, shedding their contracts to try to duck under the NBA’s punitive second-apron threshold.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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At the same time, East Florida's population was growing as British loyalists fled Georgia and the Carolinas to escape harassment from supporters of independence.
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“Dodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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