as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the disgraceful ducking of your duties to your family
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as in avoiding
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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as in dipping
to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid
ducked the new camper in the lake as a joke
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Recent Examples of ducking
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Automatic ducking doesn't add quacks to your soundtrack.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
In true TikTok style, however, the song gets a comedic twist in the goofy ducking-out scenario.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
What's your take on this Jeep 'ducking' trend?
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
Student leaders, administrators and co-principal Lorena Moreno formed a welcome tunnel near the gate, cheering as students entered — some ducking past the fanfare and others stopping for hugs and greetings.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Members of the audience are seen ducking under tables.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The loud bangs sent the crowd ducking under tables.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Videos of the event appeared to show attendees ducking under dining tables as law enforcement came on the main stage.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Seattle takes coffee seriously, so ducking into Café Vita, one of the city’s indie coffee shops, is practically required.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
But a recent global survey conducted by SAP subsidiary WalkMe found that workers are quietly ducking AI use.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Or tie scolds to the ducking stool again.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Automatic ducking doesn't add quacks to your soundtrack.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
In true TikTok style, however, the song gets a comedic twist in the goofy ducking-out scenario.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
What's your take on this Jeep 'ducking' trend?
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2025
Student leaders, administrators and co-principal Lorena Moreno formed a welcome tunnel near the gate, cheering as students entered — some ducking past the fanfare and others stopping for hugs and greetings.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the family is photographed, several Aces members come in and pause for a brief hug and coo before ducking quickly out of frame.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Members of the audience are seen ducking under tables.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump being hurried off the stage unharmed and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The loud bangs sent the crowd ducking under tables.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Videos of the event appeared to show attendees ducking under dining tables as law enforcement came on the main stage.
—Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Seattle takes coffee seriously, so ducking into Café Vita, one of the city’s indie coffee shops, is practically required.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
But a recent global survey conducted by SAP subsidiary WalkMe found that workers are quietly ducking AI use.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducking
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The verticality also plays with audience expectations about escape and survival.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Now, New Yorkers and Philadelphians looking for a city escape are also joining the guest pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The match came down to him and Elijah after the latter was able to toss members of The System out of the ring while also avoiding Frankie Kazarian trying to get back into the match following his own elimination.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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That would be a mistake worth avoiding, though.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Customers also appreciated the easy setup, with one person commenting that weaving the leaves throughout the macramé details helped create a fuller, more natural look.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Variety spoke with Levy and Bright about the decision behind weaving Dean and Allie into Season 1, the NIL landscape that forced their hand on some of the book’s most popular plot points and what Hunter Davenport’s early arrival signals about where this show is going.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Hidden in perpetual darkness, these craters remain colder than Pluto, with temperatures dipping to around minus 370 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 223 degrees Celsius).—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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When McKenzie asks him how much he’s contributed to the coffers of politicians, his dodging of the question is pure dissembling theater.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, the Ukrainian army is short-handed, facing some 200,000 troop desertions and draft-dodging by around 2 million people, Fedorov, the defense minister, said in January.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the video, the e-bike riders can be seen speeidng, popping wheelies, driving on sidewalks and evading police.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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After years of evading international efforts to track him down, Kabuga was arrested near Paris in May 2020.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Known for his athleticism, Christian also has become a force dunking off lobs.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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For those willing to go a step further, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza has been charged with two counts of felony evasion and one misdemeanor count of battery on a police officer.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The indictment charges Meade with one count of tax evasion and six counts of failure to file a tax return.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Ducking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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