dodge
verb (used with object)
to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy.
are dodging
-
present progressiveof dodge.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Incoming Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Jan. 14 that two million Ukrainians are dodging the draft and more than 200,000 soldiers have deserted, amounting to around one-fifth of the entire armed forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
In “The Crown’s” version of events, Diana and Dodi are dodging photographers in Monte Carlo and stumble into a Repossi store, where a ring catches her eye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
They also are dodging a lot of misinformation.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2022
They said the hospitals are dodging legal safeguards that could jeopardize their benefits.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 5, 2017
“Now you are dodging away from what we were talking about,” said Punch.
From !Tention A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War by Charles Mills Sheldon
