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
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Now that the Clippers are in the midst of a 16-3 run, the NBA executives and scouts said the Clippers are not looking to move Zubac, Kawhi Leonard or James Harden.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Kristy dreams of seeing her cadets take down the boy scouts in the big national wilderness competition, and frequently clashes with other board members who’d prefer the group emphasize fun.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Multiple scouts joined executive vice president Stephen Jones, vice president of player personnel Will McClay and more on a trip to the annual scouting event to further evaluate the talent in the upcoming draft class.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Williams, who said that other scouts played a part in signing Fredrikze, has had his eyes on the pitcher for a few years.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
So, with a staff full of scouts joining him on the road, Morgan continued to look for the next batch of young Panthers to add to the fold.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
The week of programming for the scouts and senior staff features a review of the previous draft, cleanup of any process errors from that year of evaluation and a look ahead to the intensive coming months of college and pro scouting.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Life lessons For Coakley, the business skills that her scouts learn from selling the cookies are priceless.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Now that the Clippers are in the midst of a 16-3 run, the NBA executives and scouts said the Clippers are not looking to move Zubac, Kawhi Leonard or James Harden.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Kristy dreams of seeing her cadets take down the boy scouts in the big national wilderness competition, and frequently clashes with other board members who’d prefer the group emphasize fun.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Multiple scouts joined executive vice president Stephen Jones, vice president of player personnel Will McClay and more on a trip to the annual scouting event to further evaluate the talent in the upcoming draft class.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Williams, who said that other scouts played a part in signing Fredrikze, has had his eyes on the pitcher for a few years.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
So, with a staff full of scouts joining him on the road, Morgan continued to look for the next batch of young Panthers to add to the fold.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
The week of programming for the scouts and senior staff features a review of the previous draft, cleanup of any process errors from that year of evaluation and a look ahead to the intensive coming months of college and pro scouting.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
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And what’s really interesting is not only does Hemingway cite the Spanish American War writers as an inspiration, but some famous literary, Hard Boiled writers like James and Kane cite those guys as their inspirations.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Back in their teenage years, Lexi’s older sister Andrea is depicted as a mean girl who ridicules Catherine mercilessly.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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Videos that have come out of Iran via Starlink satellite dishes and other means show men likely belonging to its forces shooting and beating protesters.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea Handler honors Rob Reiner, mocks DiCaprio's 'Titanic' vacationNeed a news break?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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There, Callahan mocks him, saying that killing him won't assuage Mike of his guilt.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
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My grandfathers had both been miners whose early deaths owed much to their working lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Groundhogs are generally solitary creatures that emerge in midwinter to find a mate.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The clip ends with the couple paddling away, clearly shaken but unharmed and newly aware of just how small they are compared to one of the ocean’s largest creatures.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Operations focused on corridors known for prostitution, and also involved parole and probation checks on individuals previously arrested for similar crimes, authorities said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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