doghouse
noun
dog·house
ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a shelter for a dog
2
: a state of disfavor
—often used in the phrase in the doghouse
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The Sox have won 10 of 15 games and could outmuscle the Twins completely back into the doghouse over the next three days.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Management did cut the payout last fall—another reason why BMEZ is in the doghouse.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In the red rock landscapes around Sedona, one famous rock formation looks just like Snoopy lying on his back on top of his doghouse.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But Saturday’s road win over the Tigers may not have happened without the play of forward Nic Codie, who has spent more time in head coach Sean Miller's doghouse than on the court prior to the past couple of games.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Management did cut the payout last fall—another reason why BMEZ is in the doghouse.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In the red rock landscapes around Sedona, one famous rock formation looks just like Snoopy lying on his back on top of his doghouse.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But Saturday’s road win over the Tigers may not have happened without the play of forward Nic Codie, who has spent more time in head coach Sean Miller's doghouse than on the court prior to the past couple of games.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Doghouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doghouse. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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doghouse
noun
dog·house
ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s
: a shelter for a dog
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