dodged

VERB

avoid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ditch duck elude escape evade fend off shuffle sidestep skirt

STRONG

dark deceive equivocate fence fudge hedge juke lurch malinger parry pussyfoot shake shift shirk short-circuit slide slip swerve tergiversate trick weasel

WEAK

circumlocute get around get out of give the slip move to the side put the move on shake off skip out on tergiverse turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet take on

STRONG

release

WEAK

confront encounter stand up to

Example Sentences

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dodged

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

The morning session had been washed out and only 24.5 overs of play were possible as the players dodged the showers, meaning spectators will receive a 50% refund on the price of their ticket.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

“I think that we really dodged the bullet,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 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