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as in circumvented
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 evaded
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 dodged
Testy hearings, 'burn book' on Democratic lawmakers In combative hearings on Capitol Hill, Bondi repeatedly dodged questions from Democrats on the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files and other sensitive matters.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
When asked about that longstanding rumor in a March 4 Congressional hearing, Noem dodged the question.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Less than two minutes later, the second-year Celtic received a pass from Payton Pritchard, dodged around a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closeout and nailed a 3-pointer that stretched his team’s lead to double digits.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Two Indiana coal plants have once again dodged retirement.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Pablo responded to my email, but dodged the question.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
At the time, this may have felt like a setback, but in retrospect … Disney dodged a real mortar shell with that one.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Maas answered some, dodged others, and dropped a few hints that will fuel months of new speculation.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
When asked about that longstanding rumor in a March 4 Congressional hearing, Noem dodged the question.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Wacha dodged further trouble by striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Less than two minutes later, the second-year Celtic received a pass from Payton Pritchard, dodged around a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closeout and nailed a 3-pointer that stretched his team’s lead to double digits.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Two Indiana coal plants have once again dodged retirement.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Pablo responded to my email, but dodged the question.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
At the time, this may have felt like a setback, but in retrospect … Disney dodged a real mortar shell with that one.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Maas answered some, dodged others, and dropped a few hints that will fuel months of new speculation.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodged
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Nessel's office alleges that Kalshi has circumvented Michigan's gambling laws by offering users to trade contracts based on whether specific events will happen, acting and operating like a gambling platform and should be subject to the same state laws that other online gaming apps are.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the spending measure supervisors approved on Tuesday circumvented that vote threshold.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Twin direct hits in southern Israel over the weekend injured at least 180 people, while an additional series of direct strikes — missiles that evaded interceptors — in central Tel Aviv earlier this week injured fewer than 10, according to health officials.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investigators believe Nunez evaded law enforcement by obtaining false identification documents and fleeing the country.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Diller’s family cried and shook their heads in court at the verdict after Rivera ducked the murder charge.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Petty crime, like pickpocketing and phone theft, is more common in Paris and can be easily avoided.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Crown and root rots are easily avoided through proper plant siting to ensure adequate soil drainage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames is one of thousands of women who have felt ignored by medical professionals.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since ancient times, athletes have often ignored the rules in their quest for glory.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The case that almost wasn’t A March 2023 Cal-OSHA investigation found that the employer bypassed a safety device, making flipping the potentially deadly switch easier.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez, for his part, must justify UM’s faith in him after the Canes bypassed adding a starting center in the transfer portal for the first time in four years.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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