as in guys
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in ridicules
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 scouts
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Gard is a big center who can really skate, and that combination always gets the attention of scouts.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
He’s currently projected as a second-rounder, but NBA scouts are intrigued by his defensive ability and versatility.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
For Iranian athletes who play in domestic-league games that aren’t broadcast internationally, the World Cup serves as a critical launchpad to impress international scouts.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
As the scouts tell it, MLB and teams used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to cull the herd of older scouts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Chinander said scouts were impressed with Fely’s three-cone and short shuttle workouts, but those times were not provided to the media.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Many scouts agree that the 22-year-old Allar may be the most physically gifted passer in the 2026 class.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Cowboys coaches, front office personnel and scouts are visiting college campuses and hosting college prospects at The Star.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Minor leaguers often spend the month of July hearing rumors, eying unfamilar scouts watching, refreshing their social media pages for the latest.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Gard is a big center who can really skate, and that combination always gets the attention of scouts.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
He’s currently projected as a second-rounder, but NBA scouts are intrigued by his defensive ability and versatility.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
For Iranian athletes who play in domestic-league games that aren’t broadcast internationally, the World Cup serves as a critical launchpad to impress international scouts.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
As the scouts tell it, MLB and teams used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to cull the herd of older scouts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Chinander said scouts were impressed with Fely’s three-cone and short shuttle workouts, but those times were not provided to the media.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Many scouts agree that the 22-year-old Allar may be the most physically gifted passer in the 2026 class.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Cowboys coaches, front office personnel and scouts are visiting college campuses and hosting college prospects at The Star.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
Noun
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The thing is, Rooster got to know some of these guys personally.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our guys were locked in and competing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though Claudius ridicules Hamlet for his emotional vulnerability, his grief drives him to avenge his father and emerge as a hero.—
Jeanette Tran,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Back in their teenage years, Lexi’s older sister Andrea is depicted as a mean girl who ridicules Catherine mercilessly.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Generally speaking, Normand playfully mocks all sorts of different groups rather equally.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Its leader, the president, abuses power, hurts the innocent, and mocks the dead before their families have even begun to grieve.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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And also how large of a barrier this is in people's day-to-day lives.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Exotic species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna were seen by boaters and anglers who marveled at the sea creatures more common in tropical waters.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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After their work, these creatures became individuals with names, families, histories and personalities.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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It's generally defined as a treatment used to change a person's attraction to same-sex individuals and to similarly cure gender dysphoria.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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