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as in puppy

a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes a dog who needs a loving home

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a person whose behavior is offensive to others she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night

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as in to chase

to go after or on the track of star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public

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as in to hound

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room

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“Dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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