ducked

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of duck.
  duck

  noun

  any of numerous wild or domesticated web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterized by abroad, flat bill, short legs, and depressed body.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of duck.
  duck

  noun

  any of numerous wild or domesticated web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genus Anas and allied genera, characterized by abroad, flat bill, short legs, and depressed body.

Example Sentences

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ducked

Jonathan, 40, a balloon artist who runs an event business, had ducked out to a matinee of “The Odyssey.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

“I immediately ducked down, put my hands up, and covered my head,” she said.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Santner ducked into a Stokes short ball and was given out, caught at gully.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Then, hoping to avoid any urgent diaper events, I ducked into the next room and dialed up the president.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

Lorren ducked her face and blinked a few times.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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