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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 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
Westminster wins often go to pooches with professional handlers or owners with decades or even generations of experience behind them.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Westminster wins often go to pooches with professional handlers or owners with decades or even generations of experience behind them.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Fans who came out to support the hometown team, and even rookie kicker Andy Borregales, joined in on the cause, while the head coach brought two pooches to the podium for his news conference.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Sometimes pooches require overnight veterinary supervision.
—David L. Weimer, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Among the puppy players are 15 pooches with special needs, a record number for the Puppy Bowl field.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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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
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
Westminster wins often go to pooches with professional handlers or owners with decades or even generations of experience behind them.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Westminster wins often go to pooches with professional handlers or owners with decades or even generations of experience behind them.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Fans who came out to support the hometown team, and even rookie kicker Andy Borregales, joined in on the cause, while the head coach brought two pooches to the podium for his news conference.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Sometimes pooches require overnight veterinary supervision.
—David L. Weimer, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Among the puppy players are 15 pooches with special needs, a record number for the Puppy Bowl field.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooches
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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
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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
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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
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The lone camera is a single round lens that protrudes from the upper-left corner of the rear panel.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health takes focus with the nurturing Moon there, though Luna also pokes expensive Jupiter in your 3rd House of Distractions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 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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Health projects that Naqvi had promised had come to nothing, and the Gates Foundation and other investors hired private investigators to trace the whereabouts of their money.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Who would be eligible for the incentive and which projects?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Apr. 2026
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Winning despite adversity, more than anything, is what stands out.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Also, the muscovado’s dark color translates to the amaro, giving it a dark golden hue that stands out on a bar shelf.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Pooches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooches. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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