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
Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
On the pooch’s third birthday, Fieri posted a slew of photos of Cash that included snapshots of him hanging out on a picnic table, in the backyard and even on a boat.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See who's cast to play music legends The pooch was inspired by Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
TikTokers were quick to fall in love with the sun-loving pooch.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
According to Jade's adoption profile, the 66-pound pooch knows several commands and enjoys walks with other dogs.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
On the pooch’s third birthday, Fieri posted a slew of photos of Cash that included snapshots of him hanging out on a picnic table, in the backyard and even on a boat.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See who's cast to play music legends The pooch was inspired by Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
TikTokers were quick to fall in love with the sun-loving pooch.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
Noun
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.—
Jim Gaines,
ajc,
13 Sep. 2023
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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
Verb
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The two rear cameras live in a small module that protrudes less than a millimeter from the back case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Well down the mountainside a small ledge protruded from the sharp ridge like a bulbous growth.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue, and the fight was ruled a no contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins that usually occur in the legs and can be visible just beneath the skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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She’s also seen with her eyes severely bulging, sometimes wearing only a gray bathrobe and without her trademark wig.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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