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
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
As things escalated, the attacker yanked out a machete intending to attack his rival’s dog — but the victim stepped in to protect his pooch, cops said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
The popular pooch, who starred alongside Barrymore in a Ring commercial last year, can frequently be spotted accompanying his mom on set, often sitting beside her or sleeping during celebrity interviews.
—EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
One such pooch is the Labrador belonging to TikTok user @brandyheath101.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Virtual obedience training If your pooch needs help settling down, check your local library for books on dog training from experts like Pat Miller or Kim Brophey.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
As things escalated, the attacker yanked out a machete intending to attack his rival’s dog — but the victim stepped in to protect his pooch, cops said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
The popular pooch, who starred alongside Barrymore in a Ring commercial last year, can frequently be spotted accompanying his mom on set, often sitting beside her or sleeping during celebrity interviews.
—EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
One such pooch is the Labrador belonging to TikTok user @brandyheath101.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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With a large, sail-like dorsal fin protruding from their backs and shimmery scales, these fish have a distinctive appearance.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes then use the handle end of a wooden spoon to poke holes about 1 1/2 inches apart all the way through the cake.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even Belichick's former New England Patriots players poked fun at his relationship during The Roast of Tom Brady in May 2024.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then Werfel jumped up, screaming, his face a deep purple, his eyes bulging.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Infants may show different signs such as poor feeding, irritability, bulging of the soft spot on their head or lethargy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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