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as in puppy
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
a dog who needs a loving home
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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public
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as in to hound
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room
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Recent Examples of dog
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2023
Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.
—cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
As a result of this, and allegations of Russian interference, Trump was dogged by questions about the legitimacy of his victory.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.
—Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2023
Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.
—cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023
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The individual noted in the report that dogs in the area started barking when the vocalizations ended.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
As a result of this, and allegations of Russian interference, Trump was dogged by questions about the legitimacy of his victory.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dog
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For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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An Arizona emergency animal hospital contacted Phoenix's Sky Sanctuary Rescue when a border collie puppy, Ollie, came through their doors with a broken leg.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Travelers have long chased eclipses and meteor showers but the night sky is now becoming central to wellness retreats.Julia Eskins, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to a preliminary investigation, a group of hunters chased a bear into a tree, and as the group retreated from the bottom of the tree, one hunter shot the bear.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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My own siblings and in laws however have been hounding me.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Sallie Mae representatives called our house constantly, hounding her for payment.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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The processing fee is absolutely not going to the part-time delivery person, but, rather, to a rich jerk who is golfing right now.Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
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Also, your character’s supposed to be kind of a jerk.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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State laws don’t cover post-grad sports, said Rebecca Stearns, chief operating officer of the Korey Stringer Institute, who tracks policies in each state.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their argument is simple but compelling: Project management is far more than tracking tasks, milestones, and meetings.Gena Cox, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Harris campaign plans to launch a new ad during the game that needles Trump on the prospect of a second presidential debate, The Associated Press reported.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
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And during these Games, the IBA has been defending its choices and needling the IOC.Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
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It’s been a long time coming for Managing Partner Kathleen Klinger and her cohorts in ownership, one that’s seen this 3,600-square-foot former warehouse repurposed into a mecca for mutts — and cyclists.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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The apartment was otherwise perfect for my needs; the three bedrooms and two full bathrooms offered plenty of space for my two kids, and my large rescue mutt would fit right into the dog-friendly building.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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The clowns there, contributed by donors worldwide, are not for sale.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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The parade’s 98th year was the largest yet, with more than 5,000 volunteers, 17 character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands and 10 performance groups.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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