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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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as in bastard
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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Recent Examples of dog
Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
If time is not a factor at all, then linger on the rolling hills in front of the park’s amphitheater for fun people and dog watching.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Murray, despite being sidetracked by recent injuries and dogged by questions about his work ethic, has two Pro Bowl selections, a 67% career completion percentage — and a bonus of 3,193 rushing yards with 32 touchdowns.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Police also covered the lake in those first few hours, and dogs and drones have combed the area to no avail.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
If time is not a factor at all, then linger on the rolling hills in front of the park’s amphitheater for fun people and dog watching.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Rosenior has made a solid start with 10 wins in 16 games, but the same issues that have dogged Chelsea all season continue.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Murray, despite being sidetracked by recent injuries and dogged by questions about his work ethic, has two Pro Bowl selections, a 67% career completion percentage — and a bonus of 3,193 rushing yards with 32 touchdowns.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Offensive philosophy The Warriors chucked up 52 3-pointers (and made just 16) on Monday in Utah, a puzzlingly high number considering the Jazz’s interior defense generally provides as much resistance as a sleepy puppy.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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His texts and puppy-dog grins could be flirtatious or innocent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Michael Thorbjornsen is chasing Åberg’s closest pursuer is also playing something of a home game.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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That was enough to chase Hyun-jin Ryu, the 38-year-old and former 10-year MLB veteran.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the individuals in question continue hounding her for autographs and photos.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mittelstadt, who has been hounded by high expectations throughout his career due to the Sabres selecting him with the eighth overall pick in 2017, is a bit more reserved than the average, central-casting hockey player.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Gray was reunited with her dog Babette after a 13-day search that included 1,000 flyers, canine trackers and a thermal image drone.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the elk- and deer-rich areas of northern Yellowstone National Park, ravens are often among the first scavengers to arrive on the scene, swooping down to feast on scraps left behind by the howling canines.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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So, yeah, of course this person is (probably) being a real jerk about things.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The man’s death marks Kansas City’s 24th homicide of 2026, compared to 26 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Home heating oil, however, tracks closely diesel fuel because they are refined in a similar way.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Eugenio Suárez, from Venezuela, jokingly cheered for Canada to needle his teammates.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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American Olympian Lindsey Vonn fired back at critics who needled her for taking a spot on Team USA despite having a ruptured ACL and later breaking her leg.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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With this selection, readers can have an experience similar to readers in Japan in encountering this fresh new voice, inflected with Kanako’s distinctively Osakan warmth and wit (the adorable Shiba Inu mutt at the center of the story certainly may be part of the appeal too).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl featured puppies on Team Ruff and Team Fluff competing in a mutt-size football stadium for the Wayfair Lombarky Trophy.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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