1
as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
a madman who spent his life in dogged pursuit of power
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2
as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
your dogged adherence to a really lame argument is embarrassing
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3
as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
a dogged search for the missing piece of the puzzle
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as in persistence
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
being an effective detective requires doggedness as well as cleverness
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1
as in chased
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 hounded
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 dogged
Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and Tone Bell star in the movie, which follows Wile E. Coyote, who, after Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
This year, one of the Best Picture contenders has been dogged by controversy, while in several other categories, the race feels a lot more wide open than in past years.
—Sean Collins, Vox, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
His new contract reflects how pleased his new team is by his impact on that front.
Tucker, known for his dogged defense, fiery approach, and effectiveness on catch-and-shoot three-point attempts, especially from the corners, has career averages of 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and Tone Bell star in the movie, which follows Wile E. Coyote, who, after Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
But it’s been dogged by controversy over resurfaced racist tweets by trans star Gascón.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
This year, one of the Best Picture contenders has been dogged by controversy, while in several other categories, the race feels a lot more wide open than in past years.
—Sean Collins, Vox, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogged
Adjective
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There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s important in a division with CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown and Malik Nabers, and knowing starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore’s persistent injury history.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Outside of Washington, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s followers appear to be scrambling the country's stubborn red-blue divide USA TODAY Texas is looking at bills to bring back exercise.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The following day, however, Mercury will meet Mars in a stubborn square, triggering a clash between the need for practicality and discernment versus the desire to express oneself boldly and with pride.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, Starks is a natural leader with a relentless motor who isn't afraid to make contact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Google’s index ballooned as its crawlers struggled to process this relentless deluge of pages.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some bird species can be very precise, but do not necessarily maintain that persistence over time.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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The key lies in a fast oscillating sheet known as a diffuser, onto which synchronous images are projected at high speed (2,880 images per second) and at different heights; human persistence of vision ensures that these images are perceived as true 3D objects.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a small conference room of a Manhattan hotel, Nicolás García is insistent.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But David also kind of forced Kyle to repeatedly defend her by being way too insistent that Kamilla be the one to go.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet even as Bix seems to be an avatar for all the suffering and trauma the Star Wars galaxy has to offer, Arjona is adamant that her character is not a victim.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The league is adamant that the managers and front-office execs were informed, that front offices were updated on the specifics of the umpires’ labor agreement in writing and that there was no intent to keep anyone in the dark.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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But Trump remains defiant about the tariffs, much like Putin remains determined to continue Russia’s assault on Ukraine.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite a sentence that will likely mean spending the rest of her life in prison, Melody remains determined to prove her innocence.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Dogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogged. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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