ducks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of ducksnext
plural of duck
as in guys
a member of the human race her coworkers regard her as something of an odd duck

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ducks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of duck
1
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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2
as in weaves
to move suddenly aside or to and fro duck behind a pillar before they see us

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3
as in dips
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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  1. guys
  2. avoids
  3. weaves
  4. men
  5. people
  6. escapes
  7. creatures
  8. things
Noun
  • Adam, knowing how much this is inspired by Erin’s life, how much did you guys talk about the reality of her story with Simon, versus just focusing on the script?
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These are two guys with a deep breadth of knowledge about Dylan and his past.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guys
Verb
  • The report largely avoids specifics about whose records were targeted and the content of the leaks.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Six Triple Eight smartly avoids over-sentimentalizing the story of these stoic and patriotic women, but also knows when to open the floodgates.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of avoids
Verb
  • The film weaves together Netanyahu’s rise to power with his legal entanglements, which as the film notes date as far back as 1997.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, there’s so much more to see and do, like playing golf on its 18-hole course that weaves around the entire property, giving you 360-degree views of the landscape.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of weaves
Noun
  • The reasons for this are complicated—Michelle Harrison, cofounder of the index, points to populist backlash affecting all incumbents but also the rise of young men who say that feminism is the root of their problems.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Having women athletes featured alongside their men counterparts helps normalize their presence in the sports industry and provides young players with diverse role models.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of men
Noun
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sheriff Robert Luna of Los Angeles County said that about 18,000 people were in the mandatory or voluntary evacuation zones.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of people
Verb
  • Check for leaks in your windows and doors to make sure no heat escapes.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Targeted by an obsessive attacker, Shams escapes to the capital city and lives in the shadows, shunned by true love and rejected by society’s rigid norms and expectations.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • Unbeknownst to most of the world, that mansion is a reserve for mythical creatures.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The little creatures were then taken back to the Instituto Milenio de Oceanografía (IMO) at the Universidad de Concepción, Chile, for genetic analysis, after which they were determined to be a brand new species.
    Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • This service will help companies manage and secure internet of things and operational technology devices, reported The Fast Mode.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
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