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
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Dogs can sniff out people, but these specialized pooches are often rare compared to the vast footprint of the wreckage.
—Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Simply watching the dogs harness up for a tour offers true entertainment, with each pooch visibly enthused about the adventure that awaits.
—Shauna Farnell, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
The recent frigid temps can make outdoor excursions rough and even dangerous for local pooches.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Give your pooch the ability to join you with the IECOii dog coat.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Dogs can sniff out people, but these specialized pooches are often rare compared to the vast footprint of the wreckage.
—Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Simply watching the dogs harness up for a tour offers true entertainment, with each pooch visibly enthused about the adventure that awaits.
—Shauna Farnell, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
The recent frigid temps can make outdoor excursions rough and even dangerous for local pooches.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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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
Verb
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In September 2024, suspect Ryan Routh, 59, was detained after Secret Service agents spotted a rifle protruding from a bush while Trump was playing on the golf course.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its most significant physical feature is a segmented tread protruding from its back, and extending to the front of its face.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Read more Adrien Brody gives powerful Oscar speech after Best Actor win The worst Super Bowl ads of 2025 Hulu's Oscars gaffe, email error sparks anger During the ceremony, Oscars host Conan O'Brien poked fun at the Dune star's outfit color choice.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Offerman also poked fun at himself with quips about his monotone voice and his appearance.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Early foldable phones bulged out of my pant pockets, and looked chunky in the hand.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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On the field, Orozco was successful in her first season before missing last year due to the aforementioned bulging disc.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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