dodge
verb (used with object)
to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy.
dodged
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past participleof dodge.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dodge.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dodgeverb (used with object)to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy.
Example Sentences
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He noted that unemployment remains low, argued that the economy remains strong, and dodged questions about whether he plans to speak with Trump.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
Stalter dodged questions about what inspired the look, telling reporters that she and her stylist just threw it together and that her co-star Paul W Downs airbrushed her himself.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
When asked to comment on situation by local media, he dodged the question.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
One of the most notable guests during that period was Apple CEO Tim Cook, who dodged 100% tariffs on semiconductor components by agreeing to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
I dodged, I parried, I lied when I had to.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
