hounds 1 of 2

plural of hound
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hounds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hound

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hounds
Noun
In a market where there is a colloquial term for consumers who want their spirits bottled at the highest strength possible (proof hounds), this low-strength whiskey is a bold move. Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Our two dogs are adopted hounds, and our female dog is now almost seven years old. Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Vavassori hounds the net with his teradactyl-like wingspan. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hounds
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hounds
Noun
  • 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 two dogs met during the 2024 British Grand Prix weekend, with both Hamilton and Leclerc sharing photos and videos of the meeting on social media.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In her novel, Henry chronicles a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance with lots of fun travels.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Miami Takes the Top Spot Miami, Florida, ranked as the number one city for food lovers, excelling in both affordability and food diversity.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement As many of the best villains do, Ok-seon has a sympathetic backstory.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Developed and released by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc, the game allows players to fight and explore as both heroes and villains from the iconic franchise, following a story mode that takes place in the universe’s Final War arc.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Cardi also delivered new tracks for fans to enjoy within the first week of Drama?
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An extermination of the brutes in the Middle East, presided over by Obama’s successors, has been followed by a swift cancellation by Trumpian decree of the postracial age.
    Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Some are slow and heavy brutes that have tons of health while others are slightly but deal more damage.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.
    Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to the number of unique titles affected, PEN tracks the number of challenges each year.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • 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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“Hounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hounds. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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