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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Asia and Europe, had until now dodged the deadly virus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
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
“I think that we really dodged the bullet,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
The Ash Being dodged and dove right into the embers.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
