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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
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
As Canis Major journeys across the sky from east to west in response to Earth’s rotation, the big doggy appears to be begging from his master.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The latter just added four new European routes (Berlin, Dublin, Athens and Stockholm) complete with doggie wellness kits and a lounge serving bowls of warm broth.
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Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
As Canis Major journeys across the sky from east to west in response to Earth’s rotation, the big doggy appears to be begging from his master.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week and used to scam her clients out of money.
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Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doggy
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What breaks my heart is that Vermax’s cries sounded like a dog crying, a dog dying.
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
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Domino seems sad and wise, Andrew sweet and puppy-doggish.
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And then, there were times when his snarl and growl came out, his doggish bite was evident.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
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Control Resonant also takes a page from Kingdom Hearts' playbook with flashy finishers.
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The party essentially moves from the flashy club interior to the moody parking lot post-up after the bouncers clear each section.
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.
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The stakes are high, the KGB agents are handsome, the intelligence is deadly and the costumes are groovy.
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This handsome portable stands out for its incredibly bright and colorful OLED display and full aluminum chassis, giving it luxurious curb appeal at a near-budget price.
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The soft petal puff sleeves add a graceful detail that elevates the silhouette, while the breezy fit keeps it comfortable for summer weather.
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So graceful and powerful, without feeling tawdry.
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What to Do on Bear Lake Merely looking at the water is only one way to enjoy majestic Bear Lake; it’s also known for incredible swimming, with several areas featuring a gradual slope that allows visitors to easily enter the water.
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Every one of the four tiers of this majestic ground, the highest so high and steep that some fans were covered in darkness as the floodlights didn’t reach them, was packed.
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“Doggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doggy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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