as in guys
a member of the human race
her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck
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as in avoids
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 ducks
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The nurse on duty is a small Filipina lady wearing scrubs printed with baby ducks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
To locals, gators are no more remarkable than ducks, though occasionally more disruptive.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Several trays of cooked ducks and egg rolls were covered inside the walk-in refrigerator.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Grayson threatens to shoot her and Massey apologizes and ducks down behind a counter, covering her face with what appears to be a red oven mitt, the video shows.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Canada geese are protected, as well as most other geese, swans, ducks, cranes, cuckoos, hummingbirds, doves and flamingos.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Schoenrock cited the number of ducks counted during the Game and Fish Commission's mid-winter aerial waterfowl survey.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Bird flu, a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus, affects poultry — including chickens, ducks and turkeys — and some wild bird species, including geese and shorebirds, the department said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
—The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
This is an especially good spot to find turtles, ducks and at least one orange-and-white koi.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The nurse on duty is a small Filipina lady wearing scrubs printed with baby ducks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
To locals, gators are no more remarkable than ducks, though occasionally more disruptive.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Several trays of cooked ducks and egg rolls were covered inside the walk-in refrigerator.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Grayson threatens to shoot her and Massey apologizes and ducks down behind a counter, covering her face with what appears to be a red oven mitt, the video shows.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
Canada geese are protected, as well as most other geese, swans, ducks, cranes, cuckoos, hummingbirds, doves and flamingos.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Schoenrock cited the number of ducks counted during the Game and Fish Commission's mid-winter aerial waterfowl survey.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Bird flu, a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus, affects poultry — including chickens, ducks and turkeys — and some wild bird species, including geese and shorebirds, the department said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!
—The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducks
Noun
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The message also avoids links on purpose.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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To the Kremlin’s frustration, the plan also avoids any provision that would force Ukraine to give up territory to the Russians.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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This relationship brings another level to the film, as Kotevska weaves in the titular folktale of Silyan, about another lonely man and his stork.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wishing you all a restful weekend and lots of Super Bowl dips.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
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Unlike hunting for coupons or waiting for a sale at other stores, Costco’s pricing on Boursin tends to stay reliably the same throughout the year—and sometimes the price even dips cheaper.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the film, Sea-Based X-Band Radar detects a missile flying across the Pacific Ocean toward Chicago that later evades interception.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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White, however, dodges, aiming toward clever.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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If someone dodges your requests, try asking a clarifying question to avoid hidden assumptions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Self praised Council for setting up several of Bidunga’s dunks off lobs.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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Dominique Wilkins’ son, Jacob, is a freshman at the University of Georgia who dunks like his dad.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ducks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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