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also bogie
or bogy
1
as in dread
something or someone that causes fear or dread especially without reason
math and math tests have long been bogeys for many students
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as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
the child believed bogeys lived in the closet
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Recent Examples of bogey
Meanwhile, world No. 2 Rory McIlroy kept inching into the mix only to be undone by a sloppy finish featuring three bogeys in the final four holes to leave him 3-under par and needing a historic Sunday round from seven shots down along with plenty of help from the golfers ahead.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
His only bogey Friday was a missed 4-foot putt on the par 5 at No. 16.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Australian had a pretty solid first round (70), but collapsed on Friday with a quadruple bogey on the 6th and a double bogey on the 13th.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Thompson, who has one career win, was even for the day after 10 holes but made bogeys at 11, 12, 15 and 17.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
His only bogey Friday was a missed 4-foot putt on the par 5 at No. 16.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Australian had a pretty solid first round (70), but collapsed on Friday with a quadruple bogey on the 6th and a double bogey on the 13th.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Thompson, who has one career win, was even for the day after 10 holes but made bogeys at 11, 12, 15 and 17.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogey
Noun
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And Answers For Thursday, March 20 Design your location deliberately Live somewhere that inspires you, not fills you with dread.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its wartime atmosphere gives it a sense of dread all its own and its set pieces are all doozies, especially the Statue of Liberty climax.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The ghosts of disasters past are plentiful for Leeds at QPR, and Farke wanted an exorcism.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Signal’s President Meredith Whittaker Shares What’s Next for the Private Messaging App Over the last few years, Signal has been used by dissidents and protestors around the world who want to keep their conversations safe from political enemies or law enforcement.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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For entrepreneurs, perfection is the enemy of getting started, gaining traction, and ultimately building a successful business on what might be a great idea waiting for execution.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South Padre Island is perfect for a relaxing trip.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Now, nestled among its arched passageways, are a number of tony beauty haunts, too.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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But what looks like a generic action series takes an immediate and delightful turn to the paranormal: Hub dies and is brought back by the devil himself, who enlists him as a bounty hunter to bring demons back to hell.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Two of the three losses came by submission, which has been her bugaboo throughout her professional career.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Layups and free throws were Golden State’s biggest bugaboos during its 7-17 spell.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Unlike Silicon Valley, New York lacked a deep pool of experienced angel investors in 2017–2018.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The latter will be completed by Alexia Laroche-Joubert, the boss of Banijay France; filmmaker-producer Julie Gayet; business angel and founder of Allociné Jean-David Blanc; and journalist Éric Libiot.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The campaign was threaded with a drumbeat suggestion that homeless people are a subhuman plague.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, it was called the white plague or white death – due to anemia from the disease, with people appearing pallid or chalky – leading to near-certain death.—
Karen Dobos,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Bogey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogey. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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