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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running dogs
Noun
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Prior to the merger news, Globalstar was preparing its own next-generation C-3 constellation of 48 satellites to upgrade the satellite connectivity on Apple iPhones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The company currently operates a network of more than 200 satellites and is preparing to roll out its satellite internet services later this year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a steadiness to Tung/Wonder Woman that stands out for its quiet authority in a frequently goofy landscape peppered with poisonous robes and finger-eating minions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nobody wanted to go there — well, except the oil and gas companies aching to root around for black gold, and their most loyal minions in high places.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Key witnesses in the government’s case included Spann’s top henchmen, who cooperated with prosecutors in hopes for leniency.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is potentially disastrous, given that Josh is now in the custody of the chairwoman’s henchmen.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some of the first slaves to arrive in Louisiana were sent from Angola, according to historians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The massive structure was built between 1805 and 1820 by thousands of former slaves, and stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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That’s a lot of parasites The parasites found spoke volumes, given how they were transmitted.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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They’re neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped, and they have been treated for parasites and fleas.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump wants Americans to believe that his opponents are of this ilk, with his lackeys casting activists as domestic terrorists for merely showing up to protests.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pete Crow-Armstrong dashed from third base, tapped the plate and then darted to the fans behind home, jumping on the railing against the netting to celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ walk-off, extra-innings, 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frost Bank Center in San Antonio was decked out with the Spurs’ 1990s-era logo and colors and the fans had matching bright shirts to match.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Another company, which sells wound care products like bandages, dressings, pads and sponges to nursing homes and other medical facilities, plans to raise its prices by 15% in a matter of weeks.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda can patrol decks and passages, while coral, sponges, and barnacles create a habitat for smaller fish.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Running dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20dogs. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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