1
: a young dog
also
: one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
2
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Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Shelters brought in adoptable dogs and more than 31 pups, including rescues from Tennessee, no less, found forever homes during the event.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The award organizers also highlighted the Impact Award, which was won by Brazilian photographer Fernando Faciole for his image of an orphaned giant anteater pup following a human caregiver.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Barley the energetic pup has spent nearly 300 days waiting for a second chance in Florida.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Shelters brought in adoptable dogs and more than 31 pups, including rescues from Tennessee, no less, found forever homes during the event.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the footage, the giant pup exhibits a surprising amount of poise to climb up onto the rickety-looking seat.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The award organizers also highlighted the Impact Award, which was won by Brazilian photographer Fernando Faciole for his image of an orphaned giant anteater pup following a human caregiver.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pup. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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