as in chases
to go after or on the track of
suspecting infidelity, he hired a private detective to bird-dog his wife
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird dogs
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025 -
In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the number of unique titles affected, PEN tracks the number of challenges each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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On average, travelers haven't experienced security wait times greater than 20 minutes, according to the airport's website, which tracks live security wait times.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each pursues the migrant body beyond recognition.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The decision provides a strong indication of how Lamberth is likely to rule if the government pursues a full trial on the case.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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The MagellanTV takeover follows Blue Ant listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in August through a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The process also follows Evers' preference for the commission to review the data before deciding what road work should be prioritized.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Between the messy decline of solar cycle 25 and the possibility of a dramatic last gasp, aurora hunters may still have their best nights ahead.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, millions of dollars in gold coins from the 1715 Fleet have been found by salvagers and treasure hunters in a coastal area stretching from Melbourne to Fort Pierce.—
Kate Payne,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Medlin escorts me down the hall to the judge’s office, where Skeet is in a meeting with some local men.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Foreign reporters can currently only enter Gaza when the Israeli military allows and escorts them.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Holtz and other South Florida hospitals have long used therapy dogs to provide patients with emotional support, either by hiring handlers to bring in the furry companions or by having their own in-house therapy dogs to make more frequent rounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, dogs that suddenly bolt are often acting on instinct rather than misbehaving.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some of her absentmindedness in that situation can be attributed to the sleep deprivation that accompanies life as new parent.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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While not a musical, the show does feature an extraordinary musical score that perfectly accompanies magnificent visuals.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Bird dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird%20dogs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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