as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the merciless dogging of the Hollywood couple by the press
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as in chasing
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 hounding
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 dogging
Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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But this is not the only federal investigation dogging the Adams administration.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogging
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Research, networking and educational pursuits are favored.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This practice involves intentionally unplugging from digital technologies in the pursuit of balance and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is 30% off, delivering advanced health tracking, AI wellness insights, and sleep monitoring in a sleek Wear OS design.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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ETFs tracking financials and the fossil fuel producers include the Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) .Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This persistent imbalance is not merely a numbers game but a reflection of broader societal attitudes and structural barriers that continue to deter young women from pursuing these fields.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Duncan, also a staunch Republican, is not only voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, but endorsed her in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, urging other Republicans to follow his lead.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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For the last decade, 23andMe has been known worldwide for offering genetic testing, ancestry tracing and health information to its customers.Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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With support from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and other partners, the Rwandan government is implementing rigorous testing, contact tracing and quarantine measures to contain the outbreak.Paul Adepoju, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2024
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Broth ends the video with an emotional plea begging his fans for their help.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024
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The finally cool weather is begging for a road trip adventure.Megan Stringer, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Dogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogging. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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