as in person
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in to mock
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the actor's attempt to rationalize his racist comments were roundly scouted by the media
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Recent Examples of scout
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
The Ravens emphasize a collaborative approach where scouts, personnel staff and coaches are given the opportunity to push for certain prospects.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Berg, an Arizona native, was scouting out boutiques in Soho to buy clothing and fabrics for an upcoming theater project when Brunson allegedly attacked her.
—Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Naturally, the honorable scout leader is horrified by what’s happening to him.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
The Ravens emphasize a collaborative approach where scouts, personnel staff and coaches are given the opportunity to push for certain prospects.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Behind the scenes, Regal was instrumental in talent development, scouting, and mentoring numerous wrestlers who became major stars.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Berg, an Arizona native, was scouting out boutiques in Soho to buy clothing and fabrics for an upcoming theater project when Brunson allegedly attacked her.
—Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scout
Noun
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Police did not provide any information about the person who died.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Go to a person who has vetted out skincare and who is really interested in taking good care of you, not taking your money.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Does the fact that these Black leaders are among the rich that dandies would have mocked savor the inheritance of the style tradition or sully it?—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the first round, the team stayed put at No. 14 and still landed a player that was widely mocked to the team in tight end Tyler Warren.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Lyon goal should rightly rectify his legacy at United and hopefully earn him the respect from those outside of the club who have often so unfairly chided and ridiculed him.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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But all three of the Daily Racing Form’s august gentlemen openly ridicule the field-size point reduction rule.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.—
JacLyn Pagnotta,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere in the film, the Irish vampire Remmick, pursued by Choctaw vampire hunters, tricks his way into the protection of a pair of Klan members living near Clarksdale and turns them into creatures of the night.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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These footprints are more commonly found in coastal deposits, suggesting that these creatures waded through shallow waters to catch fish or scoop up floating prey, much like modern-day flamingos.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
1 May 2025
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“Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scout. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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