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
Meta dodged the “worst-case whispers” of much steeper financial penalties and algorithm changes, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Jenitar has taken everything in her stride from day one... she has somehow dodged every complication and risk for both herself and her babies," Bendall said.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"We dodged a bullet. It was very bad, but it could have been substantially worse. It was quite unsafe for everybody to be outside."
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Katherine announced brightly, as she dodged him to head back to her room, her hair wrapped in a towel.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
