dodge
verb (used with object)
to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy.
dodges
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pluralof dodge.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof dodge (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
dodgeverb (used with object)to elude or evade by a sudden shift of position or by strategy.
Example Sentences
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Interviews with more than a dozen former aides and lawmakers, along with internal records, show an increasingly dysfunctional operation as Fetterman churns through staff and dodges constituents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
His signature artworks often appear without warning, sparking global conversation, but the culprit quietly dodges the limelight.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Thankfully, Lynn Cullen’s novel about Marilyn, “When We Were Brilliant,” dodges all these myriad bullets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
A further risk for Ms. Spanberger is that her dodges contribute to a wider perception that she lacks candor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
The Boo Hag dodges it and leaps onto a wall on all fours.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
