How to Use groundhog in a Sentence

groundhog

noun
  • That’s when the school turned to dry ice to deal with its groundhogs.
    — Hasan Dudar, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2017
  • Like the groundhog, this is not a forecast.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Here’s how to keep groundhogs away from your home and garden.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The new Chuckles is a male groundhog that is about five years old.
    — Courant Community, 22 May 2017
  • The groundhog was brought out and held up to the sky, setting off a frenzy of cheers.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
  • What happens if the groundhog sees its shadow?
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The video shows the deputy stepping toward the groundhog, which doesn’t back away.
    — Jessica Anderson, baltimoresun.com, 7 May 2018
  • What happens if the groundhog sees his shadow?
    — The Oklahoman, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
  • In the video, the deputy appears to back away at times from the groundhog and then approach it.
    — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 7 May 2018
  • As the lore goes, if the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.
    — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
  • That’s right, groundhogs are correct 50% of the time.
    — Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
  • If the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter are said to follow.
    — Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • NatureNauts will make their own craft groundhog that pops out of a hole.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2018
  • While groundhogs might be known for their link to spring weather, there's plenty more to know about them.
    — Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
  • In past years, the tradition has not ended well for some groundhogs.
    — Anthony Leonardi, Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Many sportsmen eat groundhog meat for its tender and mild flavor.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The groundhog has only gotten it right about 40% of the time.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The groundhog has only gotten it right about 40% of the time.
    — Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
  • One customer in Glen Arm called to say that a groundhog had gnawed through his wires.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, 6 July 2021
  • Who would have thought the groundhog can also forecast markets?
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The groundhog, now named Chucky, went through a wild ride after getting stuck in a trap.
    — Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, 3 July 2018
  • An average groundhog can weigh as much as 11 pounds.
    — Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Will the groundhog see his shadow in 2026?
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The groundhog appeared to live under the shed and in a den behind the garden.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
  • You may be required to hire a professional to trap or kill a groundhog.
    — Geoff Williams, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Troopers said the dog followed a groundhog hole and ended up getting stuck in the tree.
    — Ajc Homepage, ajc, 2 June 2017
  • The zoo turned to the polar bear after its groundhog Wynter died last year.
    — James B. Nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Check the website for more groundhogs and their predictions.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The bristly groundhog and her plump twins experiment with the best part of the lawn on which to forage.
    — Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland, 28 June 2022
  • In Fred's place, a child with a groundhog hat was called up on the stage and was handed a toy groundhog.
    — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023

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