as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
walking down the street with several pooches on leashes
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
his lower lip pooched out in disappointment
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Recent Examples of pooch
Joe Berman, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
While some kennels can be pricey, Cooper said the animal shelter isn't a pooch or cat hotel.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The family’s one-year-old pooch, Atlas, was upstairs, in the family’s living quarters.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Having co-created the eponymous pooch, writer Bob Baker retained some of the rights to the character, but crucially not to the design or his connections to a certain Time Lord — hence the extensive makeover and the lack of references to the metal mutt's adventures in space and time.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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Noun
An Arizona man recently saved an injured pooch from the slopes of a steep and crumbling peak.
—Joe Berman, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
While some kennels can be pricey, Cooper said the animal shelter isn't a pooch or cat hotel.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The family’s one-year-old pooch, Atlas, was upstairs, in the family’s living quarters.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Having co-created the eponymous pooch, writer Bob Baker retained some of the rights to the character, but crucially not to the design or his connections to a certain Time Lord — hence the extensive makeover and the lack of references to the metal mutt's adventures in space and time.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
Noun
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Another 24 dogs were found emaciated inside, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Route 66 Road Relics With its popping turquoise facade and junk cars protruding from the walls, Route 66 Road Relics is hard to miss.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The actress hasn't spoken publicly about her dating life, aside from a few TikTok videos poking fun at her singleness.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS POLITICAL THEATER – Vance reposts meme poking fun at Democrats' Jan 6 candlelight vigil.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2026
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According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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