running dogs

noun

plural of running dog
as in satellites

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running dogs
  1. satellites
  2. minions
  3. henchmen
  4. slaves
  5. parasites
  6. lackeys
  7. fans
  8. sponges
Noun
  • SpaceX builds and operates spacecraft, as well as thousands of satellites deployed in support of its Starlink satellite internet service.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
  • The rocket deployed operational satellites for China’s Qianfan megaconstellation, which is designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet service.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Definition of satellites
Noun
  • Perhaps if this was any team other than the Yankees — where all of Hal Steinbrenner’s minions appear to have lifetime contracts — Aaron Boone’s status as manager would be coming under intense scrutiny about now.
    — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
  • In the chaos, the minions eat some spaghetti just like in Lady and the Tramp (1955).
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 3 July 2026
Definition of minions
Noun
  • And so does Jesse — particularly the latest installment, which sees the iconic henchmen find themselves as accidental stars in 1920s Hollywood.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on an epic quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of henchmen
Noun
  • However, the words of our Founding Fathers did start the conversation to release slaves.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • After all, the eloquent document’s principal author, Thomas Jefferson, owned 600 slaves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of slaves
Noun
  • Georgia is now among many states contending with a surge of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites called cyclospora that can contaminate food and water, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
    — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
  • Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of parasites
Noun
  • After Wally springs her from the Shaw's clutches, the group manages to lure the couple and some of their lackeys into the makeshift particle accelerator trap that former engineer Sam built out of old cathode-ray tube TVs.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 21 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of lackeys
Noun
  • His stardom has only grown with each visit, winning him enamored fans around the world, and even a theme song.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • As the last Los Angeles FIFA World Cup event ended Friday, soccer fans were eating like locals and famous chains from the region were cashing in.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • This $8 find keeps utensils in their place (literally), and this sink organizer has a spot for brushes, sponges, dish soap, and even drains water back into the sink for zero mess.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • Hang towels, bath mats, and washcloths, loofahs, or sponges to air-dry thoroughly after each use since damp towels can encourage mold growth.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of sponges
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