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as in puppies
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
a dog who needs a loving home
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as in bastards
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 chases
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 hounds
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 dogs
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The ‘dogs’ proved so popular, in fact, that the 1966 World Cup group game between France and Uruguay had to be moved across London to White City as Wembley’s owners refused to cancel its regular Friday night meeting.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Whether your kids spilled cereal in the car or your dogs shed all over your brand new couch, this device can handle it all.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
There are near-endless uses for these devices—some shoppers even attach them to their dogs’ collars.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The judge was walking their dogs at the time.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The fate of the three dogs was not revealed.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
The situation around McIlroy’s group on Saturday afternoon became so intense that police officers with dogs were brought onto the course for protection.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Holtz and other South Florida hospitals have long used therapy dogs to provide patients with emotional support, either by hiring handlers to bring in the furry companions or by having their own in-house therapy dogs to make more frequent rounds.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
There are also disease detection dogs that sniff out cancers, diabetes and other medical conditions through human breath, sweat and urine samples.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 Aug. 2025
Carrie and her friends’ authority over Manhattan cool originally evoked a big-sister confidence that would be difficult to replicate now, at a time when suspicion dogs anyone claiming knowledge or expertise.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
The towels reek like the stray dogs her husband brings home.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The 2-year-old appears to have gotten out into the backyard and opened a kennel where two Rottweilers were being kept, allowing the dogs to get out and attack him, the Valdosta Police Department said in a statement.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The ‘dogs’ proved so popular, in fact, that the 1966 World Cup group game between France and Uruguay had to be moved across London to White City as Wembley’s owners refused to cancel its regular Friday night meeting.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Whether your kids spilled cereal in the car or your dogs shed all over your brand new couch, this device can handle it all.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
There are near-endless uses for these devices—some shoppers even attach them to their dogs’ collars.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The judge was walking their dogs at the time.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The fate of the three dogs was not revealed.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
The situation around McIlroy’s group on Saturday afternoon became so intense that police officers with dogs were brought onto the course for protection.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Basenjis, the barkless dogs from Africa, are clever but view commands as suggestions, often acting mischievously.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Holtz and other South Florida hospitals have long used therapy dogs to provide patients with emotional support, either by hiring handlers to bring in the furry companions or by having their own in-house therapy dogs to make more frequent rounds.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
There are also disease detection dogs that sniff out cancers, diabetes and other medical conditions through human breath, sweat and urine samples.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 25 Aug. 2025
Carrie and her friends’ authority over Manhattan cool originally evoked a big-sister confidence that would be difficult to replicate now, at a time when suspicion dogs anyone claiming knowledge or expertise.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
The towels reek like the stray dogs her husband brings home.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogs
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Vavassori hounds the net with his teradactyl-like wingspan.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Now, researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich are putting these mechanical mutts through their paces on the badminton court, teaching them to play about as well as a seven-year-old human.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Soviet Sputnik 5 carried mutts Belka and Strelka, 40 mice and two rats.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the number of unique titles affected, PEN tracks the number of challenges each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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On average, travelers haven't experienced security wait times greater than 20 minutes, according to the airport's website, which tracks live security wait times.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, these small canines are energetic, bold and stubborn.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Or at least as old as about 26 to 35 million years ago when felines and canines first evolved.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Most companies stumble because leadership pursues the wrong goals — growth for growth’s sake, short-term gains at long-term cost.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite bureaucracy, apathy, and disengagement, Chad pursues environmentalism like a surfer paddling into pounding beach break, confident that the wave of his life is just outside the shore pound.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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