as in dogs
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
his lower lip pooched out in disappointment
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Recent Examples of pooches
Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
The snooty pooches will premiere on the streamer in late January/early February for the 151st showing of the best-in-class Best in Show-bestower.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The maximum number of pooches allowed in a dwelling unit will rise to four, up from three canines allowed under the current city code.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, the pooches could expect an elaborate, rotating menu featuring beef, lamb, rabbit and chicken.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The Dog’s Day Out program launched recently with several of the pooches available for adoption getting a fun day out and about in Orange County.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Clients came by with their unruly pooches — up to six at a time — for group sessions in the windowless middle room that Annie had converted into a training facility with urine-safe flooring, a dog-food freezer, and wire racks stuffed with toys and equipment.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
The snooty pooches will premiere on the streamer in late January/early February for the 151st showing of the best-in-class Best in Show-bestower.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The maximum number of pooches allowed in a dwelling unit will rise to four, up from three canines allowed under the current city code.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, the pooches could expect an elaborate, rotating menu featuring beef, lamb, rabbit and chicken.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The Dog’s Day Out program launched recently with several of the pooches available for adoption getting a fun day out and about in Orange County.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooches
Noun
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About 90% of dogs with Lyme disease show no symptoms, the association said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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This, afterall, was a family who when Avedon was a child growing up in Manhattan, would sometimes borrow other people’s pet dogs to complete the happy family photo.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Although much of the information is still preliminary, the analysis projects that enrollment in these marketplaces will plunge this year, from 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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In New England alone, FIFA Boston ’26, the local organizing committee, projects the World Cup will bring more than two million visitors, $100 million in tax revenue, and 9,000 jobs to the region, boosting the local economy by more than $1 billion.—
Miceal Chamberlain,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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But Virtus still stands out because of its structure.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Virginians in search of their nearest watering hole have all of the above to choose from, but one special spot on the Virginia-West Virginia border stands out for having the bluest water in the state.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Pooches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooches. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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