as in person
a member of the human race
her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck
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as in to avoid
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 duck
Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Archaeologists Unearth 25,000 Finds In Historic City—Including 11,000 Bones
By Aristos Georgiou
Science and Health Reporter
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An analysis of ancient human and animal remains suggests that pre-colonial peoples in the Bolivian Amazon likely fed ducks more than a 1,000 years ago, a study reports.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
In the black and white snap, the family of six could be seen making funny faces at the camera as Hart ducked to take the picture.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This upscale Scottsdale Mexican restaurant is moving in Metro Phoenix Chinese restaurants open on Christmas Day: Dim sum to Peking duck Arizona grocery stores are closed on Christmas.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Archaeologists Unearth 25,000 Finds In Historic City—Including 11,000 Bones
By Aristos Georgiou
Science and Health Reporter
0
An analysis of ancient human and animal remains suggests that pre-colonial peoples in the Bolivian Amazon likely fed ducks more than a 1,000 years ago, a study reports.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
That may be the advantage 5-foot-9 running back Bucky Irving has while ducking behind his mammoth offensive line.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
In the black and white snap, the family of six could be seen making funny faces at the camera as Hart ducked to take the picture.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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On an earlier, mid-week night at the Forum, Charli showed up in person for a proper duet of the collaborative track, but Saturday’s show didn’t suffer for the lack of guest starpower: Eilish has enough brattiness for a whole Forum on her own.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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For those who remain unfamiliar, Extraordinary is set in an alternate-universe London where every person spontaneously develops a superpower at around the age of 18.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Officials urge residents to avoid coastal areas, stay informed about conditions and prioritize safety.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Yet most are struggling to act on the scale necessary to help the world avoid the worst effects of warming.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Even in seemingly simple products, like his candle collections and eyewear, Armani weaves magic, demonstrating his dedication to purposeful and intentional design.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its sophomore outing lacked the original's surreal magic, but S3 was a solid return to form, mixing elements of noir and procedural drama to weave a haunting tale of fractured time and memory.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another.Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Use cold-water detergent: If the temperature of your home's water regularly dips to around 60, buy detergent specially formulated for cold water.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is a guy who's done everything Trump's asked him to do.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The reporters were seated on the main stage and understood nary a word of his speech, although the Wall Street Journal guy faked it by writing stuff down.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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At that February hearing, Judge Bowen dismissed an evading police charge, finding that the pursuing Richmond officer had failed to activate his siren during the brief chase.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The post-election honeymoon period is officially over. Democrats and Republicans were back to trading barbs this week as both parties tried to evade blame for a near government shut down.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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The hospital, perched atop a hill just south of downtown Asheville, dodged flooding that submerged much of Buncombe County.Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Since his return, he’s been playing with extra intensity, dunking the ball, chasing down blocks.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Johnson dunked again and McNeeley scored seven points, including a straight-on 3-pointer, during an early 11-0 run.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Duck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duck. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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