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or doggie
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
what a good little doggy!
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Recent Examples of doggy
Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Four-legged guests are treated to water bowls, tasty treats and even doggy goody bags.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
But WalletHub's August study of pet-friendly cities considered other factors — 23 in all — like veterinary care costs, dog insurance premiums, doggie daycare and boarding establishments per capita, walkability and weather.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Enjoy the company of other dog owners and their furry friends in our special off-leash area, make a doggy print craft, pose for a photo and then get ready for an on-leash hike through Halls Valley at sunset.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Four-legged guests are treated to water bowls, tasty treats and even doggy goody bags.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Screenshots from a July 16 TikTok video of a yellow Labrador curling up on a tiny bed every night after his doggy sibling passed.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
But WalletHub's August study of pet-friendly cities considered other factors — 23 in all — like veterinary care costs, dog insurance premiums, doggie daycare and boarding establishments per capita, walkability and weather.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggy
Noun
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Fey also mocked Noem's infamous story about shooting a family dog.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lake Worth police have remined public to not approach the dog involved, according to the social media post.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Domino seems sad and wise, Andrew sweet and puppy-doggish.—
Thomas Page,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2022
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And then, there were times when his snarl and growl came out, his doggish bite was evident.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
28 June 2021
Adjective
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And yet, welcoming that idea can shock the system because our popular conception of the American Revolution is so often encased in bloodless, gallant myth.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, the Red Sox did not make any big flashy trades during the season, but that could change this offseason.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Blackhawks were torn on whether to take the cowboy defenseman or the flashy forward with the second overall pick in the 2024 draft, and ultimately settled on Levshunov.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The home’s signatures, soaring inside spaces and elegant natural materials, are designed to match the spectacular vistas seen through towering floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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With its refined silhouette, subtle logo detailing, and classic colors—from black to a fall-ready burgundy—the elegant accessory can be dressed down for coffee runs and classed up for date nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Old photographs show them on windblown mountain peaks, looking scruffily handsome and nearly indistinguishable.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Grant was dazzlingly handsome, of course, but something else about him had leapt off the screen and captured her imagination.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t miss the moment, grabbing these Demarson Odell Hoop Earrings, whose 12-karat gold and rhodium twist around each other in a graceful harmony.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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During a visit here, travelers can swim with these large, graceful creatures and also see schools of fish and other sea life.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs for 144 miles, offering some of the best exposure to what’s left of the country’s majestic grasslands, plus surprisingly jagged peaks, rugged plateaus, and ample river crossings.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber took a majestic swing in the fourth inning, launching a ball almost out of the stadium, and the Phillies could breathe again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Doggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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