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
Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
They're known as man's best friends, fur babies, pooches.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooches
Noun
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One of her dogs was killed alongside her, the spokesperson said, while the other ran away.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both dogs were emaciated, and shelter staff believed Maggie had been used as a breeding dog before being abandoned with her litter.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The microdisplay then projects images directly onto the retina, restoring visual input without relying on corneal transparency.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs now projects the global humanoid market could reach $38 billion by 2035.—
Maya Cakmak,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Foody says Mercor stands out from the pack because of its focus on providing clients with highly-skilled experts, like PhDs or lawyers, who typically make between $90 and $150 an hour.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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What stands out particularly is the gold design on the wheel, offering a fresh look from the conventional black F1 wheels.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pooches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooches. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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