Synonyms of pooches

pooches 1 of 2

noun

plural of pooch

as in dogs

a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes

walking down the street with several pooches on leashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dogs
• puppies
• canines
• doggies
• tykes
• mutts
• bitches
• pups
• hounds
• mongrels
• hunters
• curs
• wolfhounds
• sheepdogs
• puppy dogs
• bird dogs
• lapdogs
• whelps
• sled dogs
• watchdogs
• wolf dogs
• police dogs
• coonhounds
• guide dogs
• gundogs
• working dogs
• coursers
• bandogs

pooches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pooch, chiefly dialect

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point

his lower lip pooched out in disappointment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrudes
• pokes
• bulges
• projects
• stands out
• bags
• swells
• juts
• bellies
• sticks out
• pouches
• beetles
• balloons
• bunches
• overhangs
• pouts
• billows
• starts
• mushrooms
• extends
• stretches
• domes
• lengthens
• inflates
• distends
• dilates
• snowballs
• expands
• blows up
• elongates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracts
• shrinks
• compresses
• condenses
• constricts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pooches

Noun

Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Along with one of their pet pooches, the family also lost another dog and a cat. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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

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