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as in puppies
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
a dog who needs a loving home
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as in bastards
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public
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as in hounds
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room
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Recent Examples of dogs
Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
The team of 22 handlers and 27 dogs will compete against others from around the world at the Junior Agility Open, the premier international competition for junior dog handlers.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Whisper quiet with low vibrations, this is a good choice for nervous dogs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Under the proposal, the shelter would use social media and other digital platforms to spotlight dogs and cats considered at the highest risk, giving potential adopters more information and more time to step in.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The other understands that dogs usually know before words arrive.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
Kuoser Dog Life Jacket with Reflective Stripes Designed for water safety and visibility, the Kuoser Dog Life Jacket helps keep dogs supported while swimming, boating or playing near water.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Sled dogs have been an essential part of daily operations at Denali for more than 100 years.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The animal groups have set up a staging area with play yards in Wisconsin, where the dogs are being vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered and prepared for transport, Simmons said.
—David Fischer, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Naomi’s acoustic guitar kept feeding back, causing our stage to spew out the kinds of screeching frequencies that dogs famously hate.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
For families While families are welcome—and larger accommodations like the George Suite can comfortably accommodate them (dogs included)—the Chloe is best suited to solo travelers, couples and culturally curious out-of-towners drawn to design, food, music history, and a strong sense of place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Dogs must be at least three months old, and dogs older than 12 months must be spayed or neutered.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Inspired by UConn, other schools in the state, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Saint Joseph, host dogs almost every week.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Dehydration dogs their journey, and local ranchers have found their homes burglarized by travelers in search of sustenance.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Economists, analysts, and investors have spent the past few days sounding the alarm about stagflation, a uniquely nerve-racking scenario in which high inflation dogs a low-growth, stagnant economy.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Cadaver dogs on hold as search for Nancy Guthrie enters fifth week with no answers.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Is there something similar for dogs?
—Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 11 May 2026
The team of 22 handlers and 27 dogs will compete against others from around the world at the Junior Agility Open, the premier international competition for junior dog handlers.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Whisper quiet with low vibrations, this is a good choice for nervous dogs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Under the proposal, the shelter would use social media and other digital platforms to spotlight dogs and cats considered at the highest risk, giving potential adopters more information and more time to step in.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The other understands that dogs usually know before words arrive.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
Kuoser Dog Life Jacket with Reflective Stripes Designed for water safety and visibility, the Kuoser Dog Life Jacket helps keep dogs supported while swimming, boating or playing near water.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Sled dogs have been an essential part of daily operations at Denali for more than 100 years.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The animal groups have set up a staging area with play yards in Wisconsin, where the dogs are being vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered and prepared for transport, Simmons said.
—David Fischer, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Verb
Cadaver dogs that previously searched the family's home did indicate dirt in the family's backyard had the scent of human remains.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Naomi’s acoustic guitar kept feeding back, causing our stage to spew out the kinds of screeching frequencies that dogs famously hate.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
For families While families are welcome—and larger accommodations like the George Suite can comfortably accommodate them (dogs included)—the Chloe is best suited to solo travelers, couples and culturally curious out-of-towners drawn to design, food, music history, and a strong sense of place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Dogs must be at least three months old, and dogs older than 12 months must be spayed or neutered.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Inspired by UConn, other schools in the state, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Saint Joseph, host dogs almost every week.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Dehydration dogs their journey, and local ranchers have found their homes burglarized by travelers in search of sustenance.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Economists, analysts, and investors have spent the past few days sounding the alarm about stagflation, a uniquely nerve-racking scenario in which high inflation dogs a low-growth, stagnant economy.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Cadaver dogs on hold as search for Nancy Guthrie enters fifth week with no answers.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogs
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Jordan Spieth chases a career Grand Slam.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Video of the incident shows the boy trying to scramble up the bank to safety as the beaver chases him before biting him on the thigh.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The Grabber hounds Finn through an old phone booth and torments Gwen through her dreams.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Vavassori hounds the net with his teradactyl-like wingspan.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The breeder and author joined Queen Camilla, 78, at Clarence House on Tuesday, May 12, for a reception for a group of canines from Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), as well as their handlers and supporters of the charity.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Instead of adapting human products for dogs, the idea was to design something specifically for canines.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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The four paintings are Joan Miró’s Composition (1953), Maurice Utrillo’s Maison de rendez-vous de chasse de Henri IV, rue Saint-Vincent, Montmartre (1934), Balthus’s Etude pour femme couchée (1948), and Pablo Picasso’s L’Ecuyere et les clowns (1961).—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Once completed, the $5 million acquisition will ensure the theater has a permanent home, a place where skateboarding clowns and leek-haired onions can continue to frolic and dance for decades to come.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit cites a New York Times story in which a real estate consultant who tracks local trends in the Miami condo market, Peter Zalewski, estimated the property could sell for at least $360 million.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Putting stones with that je ne sais quoi front and center here tracks back to the jeweler’s focus on building emotional connections.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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For starters, there are the cost savings of getting one of these not-so-in-demand mutts.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of the rising interest is tied to claims that these mixed pooches possess more desirable aspects than many purebreeds or mutts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here, witches are real — and so are jerks.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This was just the beginning of us young anarchists becoming judgmental jerks.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Members pay a monthly fee and serve as virtual ‘co-producers’ on every project, and also are given a say on which projects the studio pursues.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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California law requires school boards to hear public testimony before formally requesting help from the state if the school board pursues this route.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogs. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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