Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandog
Noun
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Larger dogs tend to have more wolf ancestry, and certain working breeds, such as Arctic sled dogs, wild-dog breeds, and hunting dogs, are more likely to have this trait.—
Ritsuko Kawai,
Wired News,
25 Dec. 2025 -
The scientists noted multiple patterns in their analysis, including higher wolf ancestry in larger dogs and in those who are bred as Arctic sled dogs, pariah breeds, and hunting dogs, per the American Museum of Natural History.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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William Tong thought a puppy dog would be innocuous.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Other Two’s Josh Segarra radiates an irresistible puppy dog energy as Mark, the local sheriff, while Potts is great fun as the salty aunt who sees right through Best’s rigid exterior.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The big animals were still swimming as night fell and the hunters returned home.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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These toxins are sourced from the gifbol — a plant that local hunters continue to use today for its potent lethal properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The highest-paid was a state police dog handler who received $439,000 overall, including the highest amount of overtime at $303,000.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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After locating handgun ammunition in the SUV, Burbank PD used a helicopter and police dog named Spike to locate Alas along a steep embankment along the freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both have been part of the popular Krewe of Barkus and annual puppy parade in Lake Charles.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a revolving cast of characters, like musical theater snob Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale), her pianist brother Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), and Troy’s puppy-dog-esque best friend Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu), all with varying levels of excitement about Troy’s sudden interest in arpeggio scales.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The organization added that Stone spied Mo on the red carpet, posed for a few photos with the pup, and then decided the dog would be the perfect pet for her youngest son, Quinn.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, in order to keep your pup contained, using the right size is crucial.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The wolfhound, whose name was Aggie, had tremendous grace and several contusions.—
Rivka Galchen,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2023
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In the book on which the show is based, Winn-Dixie is an Irish wolfhound, so Berloni duly adopted and trained two wolfhounds.—
Christopher Arnott,
courant.com,
3 July 2019
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“Bandog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandog. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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