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
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
This week, a gentle, pale boy is presenting on Martin Lindauer, who made foundational observations about scout bees—the bees who search out sites to build new hives.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Boy Scouts lifted a ban on openly gay youth members in 2013 and began accepting girls in 2018 — steps that Krone depicted as a message of welcome to any family considering scouting.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
This week, a gentle, pale boy is presenting on Martin Lindauer, who made foundational observations about scout bees—the bees who search out sites to build new hives.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Speaking with Fox News’ Garrett Tenney, Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said Robinson walked through parts of the Utah Valley University (UVU) campus that morning, potentially scouting the area.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Boy Scouts lifted a ban on openly gay youth members in 2013 and began accepting girls in 2018 — steps that Krone depicted as a message of welcome to any family considering scouting.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scout
Noun
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Additionally, in some cases, social media can largely replace a user's in-person interactions, leaving them socially isolated, some experts added.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Best protection against measles is the MMR vaccine Measles is highly contagious and can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the CDC said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Within hours, some women began posting mocking videos on TikTok.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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After the assassination, Morelo said he was disturbed by those who mocked or celebrated the conservative activist's killing.—
Max Bacall , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guy in Germany offered me a job.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Why does this guy — who seems nice enough and does have a generational voice but mostly just stood there and waved at phone cameras — have one of the biggest songs in the world and people going absolutely feral for him?—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gastineau says the video has led to him being ridiculed and scorned.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both ridicule traditional masculinity and mock attempts to move away from it.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additional agents, including a Border Patrol emergency medical technician, arrived on scene to assist with the rescue operation and stabilize the injured man, authorities said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Last month, the same ICE field office received a bomb threat from a man identified as Bratton Dean Wilkinson.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s implied that an attempt on his own life landed him in a treatment program for the better part of a year.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The comic told of a group of girls at a scout camp that is surrounded by supernatural occurrences and creatures.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scout. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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