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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
Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Another photo captures the soon-to-be bride and groom crouching down on the sand with their two pet dogs.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The area was cleared by authorities, including bomb squad dogs, who determined there were no explosives after all.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The woman attacked by the dogs survived her injuries.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In March, protesters entered the facility and removed 30 dogs.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Populations of lynx, moose, red deer and even free-roaming packs of dogs have rebounded.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The group Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs had publicized plans to seize the dogs Sunday but launched its operation a day earlier.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Kinneman, who previously worked at a hemp cultivation in Oregon, knew CBD could help other dogs after first seeing improvement in his own wire-haired Weimaraner mix, Lucy.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Inspired by UConn, other schools in the state, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Saint Joseph, host dogs almost every week.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Dehydration dogs their journey, and local ranchers have found their homes burglarized by travelers in search of sustenance.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The Will County state’s attorney’s office is partnering with First Secure Bank and Will County Crime Stoppers to offer a $5,000 award for information leading to an arrest and charges in an animal abuse investigation involving six dogs found dead in unincorporated Crete Township.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Another photo captures the soon-to-be bride and groom crouching down on the sand with their two pet dogs.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The area was cleared by authorities, including bomb squad dogs, who determined there were no explosives after all.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The woman attacked by the dogs survived her injuries.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In March, protesters entered the facility and removed 30 dogs.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Populations of lynx, moose, red deer and even free-roaming packs of dogs have rebounded.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The group Coalition to Save the Ridglan Dogs had publicized plans to seize the dogs Sunday but launched its operation a day earlier.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Kinneman, who previously worked at a hemp cultivation in Oregon, knew CBD could help other dogs after first seeing improvement in his own wire-haired Weimaraner mix, Lucy.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Dogs must be at least three months old, and dogs older than 12 months must be spayed or neutered.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Inspired by UConn, other schools in the state, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Saint Joseph, host dogs almost every week.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Dehydration dogs their journey, and local ranchers have found their homes burglarized by travelers in search of sustenance.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogs
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 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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On Wednesday, the canines were turned over to a forensic veterinarian, where necropsies are currently being conducted along with DNA testing, the release said.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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By that point, canines are thought to have built trust, bonded with their new family and adjusted to a routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once completed, the $5 million acquisition will ensure the theater has a permanent home, a place where skateboarding clowns and leek-haired onions can continue to frolic and dance for decades to come.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, though the film has been described as a four-quadrant coming-of-age comedy set in the world of funny and evil clowns.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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In Florida, 103 data centers were listed as operational across at least 18 cities including 27 in Miami-Dade County, according to Data Center Map, which tracks data centers in the United States.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The system tracks fast-moving objects and reacts in milliseconds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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For starters, there are the cost savings of getting one of these not-so-in-demand mutts.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of the rising interest is tied to claims that these mixed pooches possess more desirable aspects than many purebreeds or mutts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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This was just the beginning of us young anarchists becoming judgmental jerks.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The case is expected to continue through the courts as the state pursues its appeal.—
Vivian Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trump pursues a $400-million White House ballroom and 250-foot Triumphal Arch while facing criticism for ignoring voter concerns about healthcare, inflation and the struggling economy.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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