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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
This election season, candidates have hit the campaign trail in bush planes, boats, and dog sleds. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Shelter staff members were surprised when the dog arrived and seemed to have a lot of life left in her. — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Although corruption has long dogged some of Brazil’s most ambitious foreign policy projects, recent public scandals have dealt a blow to the country’s reputation. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 The investigation is dogged by unanswered questions, such as how many people are believed to have taken part in her abduction and whether she was taken by someone who knew her. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 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
  • The game settled down a bit after that first rotation, but Wilson played most of his debut with the well-meaning gracelessness of a puppy who has yet to grow into his paws.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Just over 60 days later, that mama dog gave birth to a puppy wolf.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • From award-winning jerk pork wraps to classic rice and peas, every bite celebrates our heritage.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bella’s childhood friend Angus (Jake Simmance), a corporate jerk, condescendingly probes Johnny about his career.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of jerk
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  • Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • At Fox, the viewer is the star, or at least the north star, the thing that everyone is chasing.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • Wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams started the Lakers’ preseason opener and the defensive-minded players flashed their potential by hounding opponents the full length of the court.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Miami doesn’t have Jaelen Phillips and Bradley Chubb, two proven, established pass rushers, to hound the opposition’s quarterback.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hound
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  • The analysis drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the multi-year, nationwide Dog Aging Project, giving researchers one of the largest genetic datasets ever gathered on canine aging.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That matters because of a longstanding rule of canine biology.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of canine
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  • That’s not to jinx the master clown who’s currently doddering around in Argan’s shoes on Broadway.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In several descriptions of these amateur events, including some of his own, Hemingway sounds less like a matador than a rodeo clown.
    — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of clown
Verb
  • Or consider the wearable devices that people use to track their heart rates, sleep, and other health indicators.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists at the Beckman Institute have been tracking levels of plastic-softening phthalates in the blood of children since before they were born up until age 11.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of track
Verb
  • As Polly needles her daughter, Brooke — a liberal Long Island novelist, played by Rabe, whose upcoming memoir promises to surface painful family secrets — the barbs start to draw blood.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • For weeks, Sony Pictures has been needling Mark Zuckerberg with an ad campaign promising that the Meta CEO will love The Social Reckoning.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
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