as in guys
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in ridicules
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 scouts
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Enrolling your child in sports, choir, or scouts is a good option.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Belichick has banned Patriots scouts from North Carolina’s football facility.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Nearly 250 units, serving more than 6,500 scouts, are sponsored by Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist organizations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Springer caught the attention of scouts while playing for Connecticut.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The duo are scheduled to hold a press conference after their meeting while Melania joins Princess Kate for an event with British scouts.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Now in its 20th year, the high school baseball showcase will for the first time be available nationwide on the GameChanger app, giving fans, families and scouts real-time access to every pitch.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Bates was a high school star, catching the eye of many NBA scouts who were interested in the high-scoring prospect.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Enrolling your child in sports, choir, or scouts is a good option.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Belichick has banned Patriots scouts from North Carolina’s football facility.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Nearly 250 units, serving more than 6,500 scouts, are sponsored by Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist organizations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Springer caught the attention of scouts while playing for Connecticut.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The duo are scheduled to hold a press conference after their meeting while Melania joins Princess Kate for an event with British scouts.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Now in its 20th year, the high school baseball showcase will for the first time be available nationwide on the GameChanger app, giving fans, families and scouts real-time access to every pitch.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
Noun
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Then, you guys are partnering with the Freestore Foodbank in October to fight childhood hunger?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The wild card Can Vegas’ top guys stay healthy?—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then there’s the loud kind, where the audience openly ridicules you.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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But it could be applied to men, metaphorically at first.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Sep. 2025
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The three men were inside a transport van.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Elon Musk wades back into UK politics, backs leader of new right-wing party, mocks rival.—
,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Student imitates Charlie Kirk's death and mocks him, goes up to statue where TPUSA members are and imitates his death again, and spits near them.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This extra information could have saved the lives of tourists who overestimate their hiking resilience, unhoused people unsure of their options to cool down and senior citizens who wait too long to ask for help — all causes of heat deaths every summer in Arizona.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The study found the country is so beloved, a whopping 84 percent of expats who move there are happy with their lives, compared to just 67 percent of expats globally.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even worse, at night, deadly creatures come out from the woods and threaten everyone.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Region tournaments took place earlier this week, during which several Nashville area teams and individuals earned the right to defend their titles from a season ago.—
Jacob Shames,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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