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Recent Examples of pup
Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
During their release, the pups briefly explored the area before wading into the water, officials said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The Children’s Pool beach is closed to the public during harbor seal pupping season, which is recognized annually from Dec. 15 through May 15.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Terri, a terrier mix pup with soulful eyes, may come off as shy at first, but that’s for a reason, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said in a heart wrenching Facebook post.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
During their release, the pups briefly explored the area before wading into the water, officials said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
Two harbor seal pups born at Children’s Pool Two harbor seal pups were born recently at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool, possibly the first of this year’s pupping season.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The Children’s Pool beach is closed to the public during harbor seal pupping season, which is recognized annually from Dec. 15 through May 15.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pup
Noun
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This is one of the worst diagnoses a puppy can receive, especially in a shelter environment.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Cali was first surrendered to Animal Care Society in the spring of 2023 as a young puppy, alongside her littermates.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Verb
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But just kidding, actually $14 'cuz the orange tags were 50 percent off.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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All kidding aside, Armstrong believes Steen will be ready in 2026.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
Noun
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There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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At one point, an android with puppy dog eyes is introduced, only to vanish a couple of scenes later.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After getting rescued at a young age, a tuxedo kitten immediately claimed his owner's cat as his own new mommy, and internet users can't cope with the heartwarming relationship the two have developed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Local authorities were able to coax the bobcat kitten out of the tree and bring it some comfort.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
25 July 2023
Verb
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The versatility of vanilla is what kindles its popularity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Owners can help the process by giving them a whelping box.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The alpha male was a foster, and his mate whelped — or gave birth — during the same week, making the pack an ideal candidate to receive pups.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2024
Verb
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Elon Musk's father, Errol, welcomed his two youngest children with his former stepdaughter Comments Like his son Elon Musk, Errol Musk has fathered many children.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk has reportedly fathered his 14th child, and people are judging him.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 3-year-old dark bay colt, sired by former Japanese-bred standout Karakontie, has recently emerged as an intriguing prospect that could surprise the field at Churchill Downs on Saturday.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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For The Rest, The Species Can Thank A Tortoise Known As E5 E5 was a quieter, less flamboyant male who largely avoided the spotlight but ultimately sired close to 60% of the program’s offspring.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pup. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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