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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
Whiskey suffered injuries, Pluto dodged harm and a third dog was killed.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yet, the exemption continues, with MLB having recently dodged a potential Supreme Court review by settling a lawsuit brought by minor league clubs who lost their MLB affiliations.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
When pressed on if that pick concerns him, Sullivan dodged.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The worst threats of the election season were dodged; protests in the streets never materialized, violent disputes over ballots did not happen, denialism gave way to facts.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The local industry has dodged the streaming bubble burst seen elsewhere.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Concord dodged a bullet two years ago when voters unseated an incumbent and saved the city from a troubling development deal for the massive Concord Naval Weapons Station project.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
In September 2023, Jonas himself dodged was looked like bracelets being thrown at the stage in Sacramento, Calif.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
The Brazilian then dodged away from Austin defender Guilherme Biro, dribbled into the box and sent a left-footed shot into the netting at the far side.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yet, the exemption continues, with MLB having recently dodged a potential Supreme Court review by settling a lawsuit brought by minor league clubs who lost their MLB affiliations.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
When pressed on if that pick concerns him, Sullivan dodged.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The worst threats of the election season were dodged; protests in the streets never materialized, violent disputes over ballots did not happen, denialism gave way to facts.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The local industry has dodged the streaming bubble burst seen elsewhere.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Concord dodged a bullet two years ago when voters unseated an incumbent and saved the city from a troubling development deal for the massive Concord Naval Weapons Station project.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
In September 2023, Jonas himself dodged was looked like bracelets being thrown at the stage in Sacramento, Calif.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
The Brazilian then dodged away from Austin defender Guilherme Biro, dribbled into the box and sent a left-footed shot into the netting at the far side.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodged
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This is often circumvented by committees such as the NRSC, which can take in up to $578,200 per person per election.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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In all of these scenarios, the tax liability can be circumvented by moving that position to a DAF.Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Even against Carolina, just before halftime, Hurts evaded heavy pressure on a 15-yard scramble into the Panthers red zone.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Minimizing the number of actions a fugitive takes before and after a crime is crucial to avoid getting caught, said Peter Young, a former FBI fugitive who evaded capture for more than seven years on terrorism charges related to releases of animals from fur farms.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Initially, that Bogie and Bacall parentage was something their son avoided.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yoon Impeachment Attempt Yoon narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after most lawmakers from the ruling party boycotted the floor vote in the National Assembly.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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After Thompson was gunned down, police said, Mangione ran off, rode into Central Park on a bike, ditched it on the Upper West Side, then took a taxi to the Port Authority bus terminal near the George Washington Bridge and escaped from the city.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Packers escaped with a 20-19 victory.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly four decades, Enzo Ferrari and his company had worshipped at the temple of natural aspiration, but the turbo’s potential could no longer be ignored.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Dodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodged. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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