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  • present participle of dodge.

dodging





NOUN
circumvention
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




Example Sentences

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She enters the mosh pit fearlessly, dodging flailing arms to two-step — a synchronized dance move that requires punching and running in place — unleashing her energy in the punk sanctum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

So you are running too now, dodging and weaving past all the rubes who haven’t yet figured out the score.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

"The key point was she'd been cleared of either tax dodging or being careless," they added.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Early signs are that after years of dodging restrictions, the Iranian shadow fleet may have met its match in the U.S. naval blockade—its ships now appear unable to leave the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I batted away the irritating blows, ducking and dodging more of that sticky stuff.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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