as in person
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in to mock
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 scout
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Glenn also worked from 2012-2013 in the Jets’ front office as a pro personnel scout and area scout.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Resume: Throughout a long run in the New England Patriots scouting department and on Bill Belichick’s coaching staff, Flores was part of four Super Bowl winners.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Friedman said Sasaki first popped up on the Dodgers’ radar six years ago, when his athletic frame and heavy velocity caught the attention of their international scouts while Sasaki was still in high school.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Glenn also worked from 2012-2013 in the Jets’ front office as a pro personnel scout and area scout.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Here is a scouting report and prediction for Saturday’s game:
No. 9 Kansas vs. Kansas State
When/where: 1 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse
TV/streaming: CBS
Opponent’s record: 7-9
KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) ranking: 97
Betting line: Kansas is a 14.5-point favorite.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Resume: Throughout a long run in the New England Patriots scouting department and on Bill Belichick’s coaching staff, Flores was part of four Super Bowl winners.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scout
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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In November 2024, Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, representing the state of Delaware.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
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Shelton specifically referenced the incident where Tony Jones of Channel 9 mocked Novak Djokovic and his fans on air, causing Djokovic to skip a post-match interview with Jim Courier.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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They were also nominated for worst screen combo, another blow for the movie that Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser ruthlessly mocked in her monologue earlier this month.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The guys who are up there on the on the stage just keep us all energized.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Luka being a guy that everybody has claimed is untouchable and untradeable.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2025
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And if the Jaguars do not pull themselves out of the AFC South abyss, owner Shad Khan will be ridiculed for letting a guy with a skimpy resume have a huge say in picking the team’s next general manager.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Through cute memes and witty jokes, both groups ridiculed the TikTok ban.—
Jianqing Chen,
The Conversation,
19 Jan. 2025
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According to cops, a 34-year-old man was struck in the left hand with a machete by an unidentified man around 11:24 a.m. Friday near Southern Blvd.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The dead man, whose identity has not been released, is believed to be the tenant, Detective Angel Rodriguez said in an email to the Miami Herald.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Swap mindless scrolling for something that will actually affect your life—like listening to 15-minute summaries of the world’s best nonfiction books.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Power outages may also disrupt daily life and emergency services, emphasizing the need for preparation and caution.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sten Lennart Jakobsen/East Zealand Museum About 66 million years ago, just before the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs, a fish chewed up and spit out some sea creatures.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the karst, rocky limestone landscape of Thailand, a group of green creatures hides in the shadows.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scout. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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