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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
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Coyotes will attack small dogs, though attacks on medium and large dogs are uncommon, says Kohl.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Walther was one of six participants in the Ruffin Relays on March 3 at the Belvidere Recreation Center in Waukegan, developing advanced obedience skills and giving their dogs some exercise along the way.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
While no suspects have been publicly identified, and she has not been found, cadaver dogs had been deployed earlier in the case, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
There is onboard Wi-Fi, and small dogs and cats are permitted on most departures.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
His visits with the little girl, who loves the dogs, are especially touching.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Du said his dogs live inside his house, and some sleep in the garage at night.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Cadaver dogs on hold as search for Nancy Guthrie enters fifth week with no answers.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Therapy dogs with the nonprofit also help children learn to read and assist in clinical therapy settings.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Some dogs his size might have ended up getting into some pretty major trouble trying to climb up onto the swing seat, but not Hank.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
Noun
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
Coyotes will attack small dogs, though attacks on medium and large dogs are uncommon, says Kohl.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Walther was one of six participants in the Ruffin Relays on March 3 at the Belvidere Recreation Center in Waukegan, developing advanced obedience skills and giving their dogs some exercise along the way.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
While no suspects have been publicly identified, and she has not been found, cadaver dogs had been deployed earlier in the case, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
There is onboard Wi-Fi, and small dogs and cats are permitted on most departures.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
His visits with the little girl, who loves the dogs, are especially touching.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Du said his dogs live inside his house, and some sleep in the garage at night.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Economists, analysts, and investors have spent the past few days sounding the alarm about stagflation, a uniquely nerve-racking scenario in which high inflation dogs a low-growth, stagnant economy.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Cadaver dogs on hold as search for Nancy Guthrie enters fifth week with no answers.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
But what Mom noticed most were the thoughtful touches—yoga mats in the closet, dogs padding through the lobby of this pet-friendly property, bikes ready for guests to explore.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Therapy dogs with the nonprofit also help children learn to read and assist in clinical therapy settings.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Some dogs his size might have ended up getting into some pretty major trouble trying to climb up onto the swing seat, but not Hank.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogs
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In the film, when mobster Marsellus Wallace sees Bruce Willis’ boxer character Butch crossing the street — after Butch defied Wallace’s orders to throw a match — Wallace chases Butch into a pawnshop.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The human cost is painfully clear; our parents and grandparents cycle in and out of hospitals, receiving reactive medicine that chases one condition after another rather than addressing the underlying cause.—
Andrew S. Brack,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Grabber hounds Finn through an old phone booth and torments Gwen through her dreams.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 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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San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, periodically exposing the dogs to extreme weather and potential infections, according to a new report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to The Pagosa Sun, authorities searched the town with drones, canines, and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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And, yeah, it’s run by unworthy—the clowns are the best one.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
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Best Buy anticipates that comparable sales, a metric that tracks sales online and in stores open at least 14 months, will range from a decline of 1% to an increase of 1%.—
Melissa Repko,Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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The two practiced together leading into the 2024 Olympics, and Wembanyama’s evaluation still tracks.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The cuddly canines and spirited mutts making up Team Fluff and Team Ruff will battle for the coveted Lombarky Trophy, while also playing up for the cameras in hopes of finding their forever home.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Two dogs came into the living room to inspect the uproar, mutts from the reservation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, where most clients are great, some are jerks.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ours is an age which consciously pursues health, and yet only believes in the reality of sickness.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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No single agency has sole authority or responsibility, although Florida’s Department of Health pursues complaints against med-spa workers, usually after someone is injured or law enforcement gets involved.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogs. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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