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Definition of pupsnext
plural of pup

pups

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pups
kids
Verb
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.
    Graham Averill, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Pups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pups. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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