He ducked down on one knee.
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Ducked
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Synonyms for "ducked" (407 found)
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Verb(3 words)
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cringecrouchcurtsycustomerdarlingdeardearydefeateedefense mechanismdelugedindondippingdivedodgedog itdolldomestic fowldoubledousedousing
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Noun(17 words)
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Sample sentences
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Tom ducked down.
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Tom threw something at me and I ducked.
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As soon as he saw what he had to do, he ducked out.
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