SCOUTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

scouting

verb

present participle of scout

as in ridiculing

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 scouting The Red Sox have had great success scouting and developing international players, with guys like Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers, Brayan Bello and Ceddanne Rafaela all representing recent signings who went on to make their mark in Boston. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, students can theoretically improve their game and still maintain relationships with the NBA teams scouting them. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 Perseverance has been dutifully scouting out Mars' Jezero Crater since early 2021, on the prowl for signs of ancient life on the Red Planet, gathering samples of rock, regolith, and atmosphere for eventual return to Earth. —

Leonard David, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026 Preparing practice and game plans, as well as scouting opponents, intertwines with being joined at the hip with Ball as much as possible. —

Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scouting

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The temperature is rising in the Warner Bros Discovery chase, with key figures at Netflix and Paramount ridiculing the other companies’ merger proposals.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
But mostly, and kind of disturbingly, people enjoyed ridiculing it.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026