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noun

ˈdȯg How to pronounce dog (audio)
Definition of dognext
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as in puppy
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes a dog who needs a loving home

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2
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night

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dog

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verb

1
as in to chase
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 to hound
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 dog
Noun
Two lots of dog food not only have been pulled this week in a not-food-in-your-food recall, but the manufacturer claims theft put them on store shelves in the first place. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 An adult, a child and a dog were displaced by another fire, according to Fire Department officials. — Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Verb
Brazil qualified from its group comfortably enough, but the 34-year-old Casemiro could struggle against a dynamic and dogged Japan. — David Hickey, NBC news, 29 June 2026 There is a new solution to a problem that's been dogging the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dog
  1. puppy
  2. jerk
  3. chase
  4. hound
  5. canine
  6. clown
  7. track
  8. needle
Noun
  • My family had a boisterous rescue dog, who was full-grown but often acted like a puppy.
    — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • In 2017, still a puppy, he was rescued from abandonment and mistreatment by the Asociación Pro Defensa de los Animales, which restored his health and, with it, his chances.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of puppy
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  • For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Definition of jerk
Verb
  • Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • Whether or not Freddy deserved to be hounded off the internet didn’t really matter.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
  • Speaking about the tumultuous relationship on a 2024 episode of SiriusXM's This Life of Mine with James Corden, Miller reflected on the boiling point between the scandalous affair and the chaos of the paparazzi and tabloids hounding them.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Definition of hound
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  • An additional 29 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and 91 microchips were recovered from the scene, Honsal said during the June 29 news conference.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • During an investigation into Miranda’s Rescue last week, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office discovered 117 dog remains and 21 canine skulls on the rescue organization’s property.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of canine
Noun
  • The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of clown
Verb
  • As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of track
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  • Lestat wants Molloy to tell his side of the story, but Lestat also can’t bear to open up, spending more time needling Molloy than actually engaging with his questions.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 June 2026
  • But as the November election draws closer and Republicans are trying to defend their majorities, Trump is instead needling Congress with his demands and reversals, driving several Republican senators to disparage his actions publicly for the first time.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
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