running dog

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running dog
Noun
  • The approach, which is closer than telecommunications satellites, will mark the closest any large asteroid has ever come to Earth, according to the ESA.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • His vast business holdings include X, Tesla and SpaceX, as well as the satellite internet service provider Starlink.
    Will Weissert, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • First-time head coach Campo was a good company man, and solid defensive coordinator.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2025
  • In 2014, Microsoft surprised people by promoting the ultimate company man, Satya Nadella, to CEO.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?
    Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
  • In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As Hazel sets out on her journey, the ghost of a woman named Mahalia (also a Weaver) leads a group of spectral slaves on a quest for freedom and inadvertently teaches Hazel how to use her new powers.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Born in 1882 as the son of a former slave, African American stonemason Oliver Nestus Freeman helped build houses in Wilson to combat the housing shortage for soldiers returning from World War II.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Angel Doll, the henchman assigned to drive Reacher to the lot, is a talker.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
  • That means Musk's henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Blood smear tests showed no evidence of parasites, and a computed tomography (CT) scan of her head showed no acute intracranial abnormalities.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Accident-only plans do not cover medical issues, such as parasites, cancer or cruciate ligament injuries.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Care Instructions: After your ride, wipe them down with a damp sponge or cloth.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Wash grates and filters in the sink with a sponge, using a nylon scrub-brush if needed to remove stuck-on gunk.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • One of Knuckles’ many lackeys ultimately finds Rose by … going to her apartment building, where her name is prominently displayed on her mailbox?
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Federal employees shouldn't be misled by slick talk from unelected billionaires and their lackeys.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Running dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20dog. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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