as in person
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in to mock
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the actor's attempt to rationalize his racist comments were roundly scouted by the media
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Recent Examples of scout
Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Aguirre, then a 17-year-old freshman with no dreams of a soccer career, was spotted playing in a Sunday pickup game by a scout for Club America, the most successful team in Mexican soccer history.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
The group had made the trip from KC to scout out the Algerian national team practicing at Rock Chalk Park.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
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Noun
However, his injuries and issues have led to questions for scouts.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Aguirre, then a 17-year-old freshman with no dreams of a soccer career, was spotted playing in a Sunday pickup game by a scout for Club America, the most successful team in Mexican soccer history.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Verb
The team continued to scout the Lakeview and North Center neighborhoods or a new venue.
—Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
The group had made the trip from KC to scout out the Algerian national team practicing at Rock Chalk Park.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scout
Noun
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As officers moved inside, the suspect ran out the back of the building, where other officers stationed along a perimeter took the person into custody, police said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Sees another email that says that the person who's going to shut it down is having extramarital affair.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Verb
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One attack ad mocked Ossoff for playful college-era behavior.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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On the national team’s social media accounts, many commenters mocked them for big defeats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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What would a deal look like that would get some of these guys to Cleveland?—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Professional opportunities were nearly nonexistent, and some were ridiculed for playing.—
Latif Love
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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It was ridiculed by people outside the club and maybe that has something to do with it.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Suarez, the Braves’ setup man, and arguably the team’s top offseason acquisition, was an All-Star closer for the Padres the past two seasons.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
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Nationally, women receive an average of $1,760 monthly in Social Security, $438 less than the $2,198 men receive on average.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Wednesday’s most concerning threat will roar to life in the afternoon, but some potent storms will bubble up in the morning too in parts of southern Minnesota and eastern Iowa.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The show's first season, centered around retirement community residents who band together to discover a dark truth of their community following the sighting of a monstrous creature, was met with positive reviews and has been among the streamer's weekly Top 10 since its premiere.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Keystone herbivore species such as the American bison, elk and mule deer live in grasslands and help to regulate the rich plant biota for other creatures to thrive, Keyser said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scout. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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