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Recent Examples of scumbag The cop responds that the scumbag told him that Alex was his girlfriend. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025 That they haven’t been convicted of anything doesn’t change the fact that Andrew and Tristan are woman-hating scumbags. The Editors, National Review, 3 Mar. 2025 President Trump called Jim Acosta 'scumbag' ahead of CNN exit For Acosta and Trump, the feud is personal. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 Both the judge and jury foreman in the original case would later say the trial changed their view on the death penalty — proving that everyone involved could be absolutely convinced that the defendant was a guilty scumbag who deserved to die … and yet be wrong. Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scumbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scumbag
Noun
  • In the meantime, the seafood-heavy menu at The Shelbourne with dishes like red prawn ceviche or roasted grouper is a great option for dinner, while poolside dining offers more casual but delicious fare like conch fritters or a jerk smash burger.
    Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Vendors sold spicy dishes traditional to their countries like Jamaican jerk chicken and tacos from Mexico and the not-so-spicy, like raclette, a dish traditional to Switzerland, where molten cheese from a wheel of raclette cheese is poured over potatoes and other foods.
    Dominick Williams August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sheriff threatens to arrest Morticia on account of aiding and abetting a murderer, but Gomez points out that these clowns (the cops) abandoned Nevermore to protect Normies at Pilgrim World.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
  • While the film wasn't a hit with critics or audiences, Gaga nonetheless had some eye-popping looks on the press tour, sporting bold red hair and clown-like attire to evoke the comic chaos of her character.
    EW.com, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Nationally, the most common dog breed is the Labrador retriever, but Arizona has a different favorite.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Scumbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scumbag. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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