as in dogs
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
what a good little doggy!
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Recent Examples of doggies
But pine needles and chewing on branches can upset doggies' tummies, and possibly lead to blockages, so keep an eye on the dog around the Christmas tree.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
People who will be sent there include those who let their poor unhappy doggies bark endlessly, those who throw trash on the beach and those who hunt exotic animals for sport.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
People who will be sent there include those who let their poor unhappy doggies bark endlessly, those who throw trash on the beach and those who hunt exotic animals for sport.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggies
dogs
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And also, dogs would be used to flush out deer hiding in bushes or in steep terrain, to expose them to waiting sharpshooters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coyotes will attack small dogs, though attacks on medium and large dogs are uncommon, says Kohl.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Doggies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggies. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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