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
CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Rustan picked Sugar up as a rescue from the streets of Los Angeles, the small pooch missing three of her bottom teeth and in ragged shape.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
That house has a history of unfortunate events, including the fate of Cookie, an errant heiress and her pooch.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Bring your pooch to compete for fun titles.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Bring your pooch and dash with the Sacramento SPCA!
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Rustan picked Sugar up as a rescue from the streets of Los Angeles, the small pooch missing three of her bottom teeth and in ragged shape.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
That house has a history of unfortunate events, including the fate of Cookie, an errant heiress and her pooch.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Bring your pooch to compete for fun titles.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
Noun
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Pasco’s wife was allegedly attacked by dogs belonging to the victim, identified in the affidavit as 36-year-old Shawn Cyriacks.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Her right hand gripped the scissors with the round finger holes embedded in her palm and the pointed end protruding from her fist.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anderson says the magic lies in Gray’s willingness to poke fun at himself.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But a fair number of Mudryk’s attempts end up bulging the roof of the net with power and precision, and very few are saved.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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