as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
walking down the street with several pooches on leashes
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
his lower lip pooched out in disappointment
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Recent Examples of pooch
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Having parked his motorcycle, the man waited with the patient pooch at his side for a gap in the traffic.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Viewers were obsessed with the brotherly bond between the two pooches, and shared their amusing insights.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Participating pooches and their humans are invited to gather for a free dog photo and also nab a doggie bag.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In one TikTok video, the pooch is splayed out on her back getting a belly rub, living her best life on Earle’s plush bed.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Having parked his motorcycle, the man waited with the patient pooch at his side for a gap in the traffic.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Viewers were obsessed with the brotherly bond between the two pooches, and shared their amusing insights.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Participating pooches and their humans are invited to gather for a free dog photo and also nab a doggie bag.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
Noun
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
Verb
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Similarly, instead of modifying the landscape, McGuire integrated it into the pad’s design—a bridged walkway passes through two massive granite boulders, leading the way to the front door, and the office/guest room features an integrated desk, with a boulder protruding through a wall of glass.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hands protrude from a wound in its spine, suggesting something even worse is inside trying to get out.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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