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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
With Sami's back turned, Dragunov tried to hit a move near the corner, but Sami dodged it and slammed his opponent back overhead.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In the first half, Paschal starting its scoring spree with a circus play from Thomas, who dodged multiple defenders and somersaulted toward the pylon.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Spanberger never responded to Earle-Sears’ taunts and dodged when moderators pressed her about whether Jones should drop out.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles dodged the damage of playing fickle football for four weeks.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Leavitt, however, dodged questions if the federal layoffs could happen after the shutdown ends.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
But perhaps adding Luis Campusano to the taxi squad on Sunday and not immediately activating him was a clue that Díaz dodged a significant injury.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Seton House closed again in 2009, narrowly dodged demolition in 2011 when neighbors and Historic Denver organized to save it, and reopened as a homeless shelter in 2012.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
While on the job in May 2015, Emenheiser dodged a bullet while responding to a call for a man with a weapon who had allegedly forced his way into a woman's home.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In the first half, Paschal starting its scoring spree with a circus play from Thomas, who dodged multiple defenders and somersaulted toward the pylon.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Spanberger never responded to Earle-Sears’ taunts and dodged when moderators pressed her about whether Jones should drop out.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles dodged the damage of playing fickle football for four weeks.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Leavitt, however, dodged questions if the federal layoffs could happen after the shutdown ends.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
But perhaps adding Luis Campusano to the taxi squad on Sunday and not immediately activating him was a clue that Díaz dodged a significant injury.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Seton House closed again in 2009, narrowly dodged demolition in 2011 when neighbors and Historic Denver organized to save it, and reopened as a homeless shelter in 2012.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
While on the job in May 2015, Emenheiser dodged a bullet while responding to a call for a man with a weapon who had allegedly forced his way into a woman's home.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodged
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The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The league could void the Clippers-Leonard contract and order the forfeiture of first-round picks, a penalty experienced by the Minnesota Timberwolves when they were found to have circumvented the cap to sign Joe Smith.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Although there is wiggle-room for the inflationary temperature/energy scale to be a bit lower than the limit set by cosmic rays, the CMB limits on the maximum post-inflationary temperature cannot be evaded.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine’s armed forces said Storm Shadow missiles had evaded Russia’s air defenses and struck the site in Bryansk which produces gunpowder, explosives and rocket components.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Qing Yuan opened the tap, gripped the edge of the trough, and ducked his head under the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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His new changeup ducked under bats to bamboozle the Mariners’ lefties.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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By contrast, Lai has avoided implying that there exists one China that includes Taiwan.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Except for a few urgent medical issues, such as an infected cut, Reed avoided health care providers.—
Charlotte Huff,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the finale of the fourth season of The Boys, Starlight escaped an attempt to round up all supes who went against Homelander’s vision to rule the world.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian's refusal to watch Fatal Attraction is not going to be ignored by Kris Jenner, thank you very much!—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Basic skills asked of employees in entry-level positions may be bypassed in favor of more advanced knowledge, writes automotive reporter Jackie Charniga.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Critics, meanwhile, contend the president bypassed the proper review process.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Dodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodged. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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