as in to snarl
to speak sharply or irritably
the new supervisor found that speaking to people with a civil tongue got better results than barking at them
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as in ship
a boat equipped with one or more sails
took a small bark out on the lake
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Recent Examples of bark
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2025
Then Maye barked signals and hurried the offense back to the line, as the defense showed blitz.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Yes, elk are big, but these ungulates eat various grasses, twigs and bark, willow stems, and the pads and fruits on cactus.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
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Verb
The footage audio revealed the dog barked off and on for nearly 15 minutes.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2025
Then Maye barked signals and hurried the offense back to the line, as the defense showed blitz.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Unfortunately, analysis of the chemical composition of the bark wasn’t performed and chacropanga was largely forgotten.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
Yes, elk are big, but these ungulates eat various grasses, twigs and bark, willow stems, and the pads and fruits on cactus.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bark
Noun
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At the time, Wei was a petty officer who held a security clearance and worked as a machinist’s mate aboard the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cruise cancellations are relatively rare, but can happen for various reasons, including when a ship needs to go into dry dock or is booked for a full-ship charter, among others.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Further investigations revealed the mysterious vessel had a boxy shape, with a bow that looked similar to those found on Great Lakes scow schooners.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The first three Mogami-class frigates will be built overseas, Conroy said, with shipbuilding yards in Western Australia expected to produce the rest.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The first three frigates will be built in Japan and are scheduled to be delivered in 2029, while the remainder will be built by Austal in Western Australia.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An avuncular figure in his 70s with the physique of a man who has enjoyed life, Pier Luigi fell in love with sailing in his late teens, when a family friend took him for a cruise in a sloop.—
Paul Croughton,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
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Ted lifted down a tray of eggs and, pouring a sloop of oil into a pan,cracked one against the edge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The glass theme is maybe even more noticeable on the cabin deck, where a continuous glass band surrounds the entire upper level of the yacht.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This open sport yacht is a fresh model line for Riva, having evolved from the 56’ Rivale platform but also taking inspiration from the 68 Diable.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On yachts, water access—swimming, jet-skiing, snorkeling or just landing on a deserted beach with the dinghy—is also a key differentiator from a cruise ship.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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Miller was able to get back on the dinghy, but the younger Erdman punched him several times in the face, the report states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Bark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bark. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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