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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
His run-after-the-catch ability should stand out to Chiefs scouts who have tended to love guys with that specific skill set.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.
—Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The 296-pound lineman put together an eye-popping 38 reps in the bench press during Boise State’s pro day and may have turned some NFL scouts’ heads as a potential late-round pick.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
This requires scouts’ relationships within the individual schools to be rock-solid.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Though scouts may have reservations due to his lack of elite athleticism.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
His run-after-the-catch ability should stand out to Chiefs scouts who have tended to love guys with that specific skill set.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.
—Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The 296-pound lineman put together an eye-popping 38 reps in the bench press during Boise State’s pro day and may have turned some NFL scouts’ heads as a potential late-round pick.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
This requires scouts’ relationships within the individual schools to be rock-solid.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Though scouts may have reservations due to his lack of elite athleticism.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
Noun
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All these guys, including our President, are going to live forever.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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You guys really pride yourself on sequencing.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Though Claudius ridicules Hamlet for his emotional vulnerability, his grief drives him to avenge his father and emerge as a hero.—
Jeanette Tran,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 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
Noun
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Both men have been released from jail while the case is pending, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In an odd twist, ESPN’s Matt Miller mocks Joly to Denver with the 111th pick — which is the fourth-rounder that Miami dealt to the Broncos in the Jaylen Waddle deal that netted the Dolphins picks in the first, third and fourth rounds.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This seems like a reach, but many mocks now have Cooper, previously considered a second-round pick, going to the Jets in the middle of the first round.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pro mode dials up the competition, giving you just three lives to complete the puzzle before game over.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are among at least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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