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
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And maybe that feels like a dodge.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Pablo responded to my email, but dodged the question.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The former is what the first game had, and is more meant for short-range dashes and dodges.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And maybe that feels like a dodge.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
The trick is knowing which filming locations double as genuinely affordable travel destinations and timing your visit to dodge peak crowds that inflate costs.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Pablo responded to my email, but dodged the question.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodge
Noun
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The play begins in the mode of a Black sitcom, but this is an elaborate ruse for a theatrical dissection of the subjects of race, representation, spectatorship and control.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Only when she is betrayed by a servant do the suitors discover the ruse.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The march continues to weave throughout the Plaza on its way back to Mill Creek Park as people shout various chants, blare music, pound on handheld drums and blow whistles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Concertmaster Erin Keefe’s violin playing acted as the voice of Scheherazade in the work, weaving a tale with life-or-death urgency.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The order distorts the constitutional amendment process by attempting to use executive power to circumvent the amendment requirements that would necessitate state approval.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Privacy advocates argue the practice circumvents the Fourth Amendment and is contrary to a 2015 law that bars federal agencies from collecting bulk data on Americans.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To evade interference from electronic jammers, both militaries launch drones attached to miles-long spools of fiber-optic wire - leaving behind a digital spider's web.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Court records in both the federal criminal case and Bonta’s civil suit alleged the scam began as early as 2014 and ended in August 2023, shortly after Voice of San Diego first exposed the scheme publicly in a series of stories.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Was this the kind of assignment that more established runners ever tried to duck?—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Investors ducking for cover in the rocky market are turning to low volatility funds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Texas Rangers avoided a complete meltdown to earn their first victory of the season, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday at Philadelphia.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, fire crews only had to focus on getting the fire out as the two families were able to escape on their own.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chesney had escaped from an outside enclosure on March 25, after being frightened by some unknown barking dogs.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Dodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodge. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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