as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the governor's repeated dodging of tough questions at the press conference
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as in circumventing
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 avoiding
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 dodging
Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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When the vice-presidential candidates squared off in their first and only debate last night, Vance was masterful at dodging tough questions, reframing inconvenient truths, and presenting himself as a reasonable middle-of-the-road thinker committed to substantive and nuanced discussion.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodging
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The Escape From Tarkov Halloween event is in full swing and after a new patch earlier today two new quests have been added, as well as multiple changes being made to the zombie spawn rate.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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This non-escapist escape distinguishes On the Wandering Path from most contemporary movies.Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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To prevent others from easily circumventing you, include workarounds and variations of your invention as well as the most efficient way of manufacturing it.Stephen Key, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Most will be circumventing financial challenges by turning to deals and discounts.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Pull Straight Out with Steady Pressure Pull the tick out with a slow, steady motion and avoiding twisting or jerking so that the tick’s mouthparts don’t break off and remain in the skin.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some deals require the seller to provide an annual compliance certificate to the buyer, but avoiding recapture and complying with the labor requirements are largely the project developer’s purview.Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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In 2022, the company agreed to pay roughly $60 million (55.8 million euros) to settle a tax evasion investigation in Italy.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The law was meant to crack down on tax evasion, but many Americans living abroad have found the compliance burden to be untenable.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Auroras are ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions, according to NASA.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Located at the Jimi Asian Art Museum, the show followed the designer’s constant theme of identity recognition, with models and performers weaving in and out of ancient Asian sculptures, making for a unique visual experience.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Police said the man was charged with arson and evading arrest.Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Anyone with information pertaining to the evading driver is asked to contact Troop G in Bridgeport at 203-696-2500.Josh LaBella, Connecticut Post, 29 Sep. 2024
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Nash-Betts' character ended up crashing her car, landing her back in the hospital with Ed as her nurse, and the episode ended with the pair breaking out of the hospital hand-in-hand and escaping in Ed's red convertible.Julia Moore, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Helene was so destructive, many residents don’t have a home left to clean up, escaping the storm with little more than the clothes on their backs, even losing their shoes to the surging tides.Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, more expensive models are generally equipped with advanced features like smart mapping and obstacle avoidance.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump practiced the politics of avoidance Tuesday in Pennsylvania.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Dodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodging. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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