plural puppies
1
: a young domestic dog
specifically
: one less than a year old
2
: baby sense 4
a computer that is one fast puppy
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Our dog just had four puppies.
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The outbreak started a couple of weeks ago when the humane society took in a puppy that tested positive for parvovirus, according to HSHC.
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Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Though not all of them may have a puppy to temporarily adopt to heal the pain.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The 36-year-old actress and comedian welcomed the adorable Shiba Inu puppy in late 2020.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
But even if Lewis’ contract is considered the next task, the extension talks with star defensive end Micah Parsons is the next big puppy that the team must reel in within the next few weeks.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
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Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Though not all of them may have a puppy to temporarily adopt to heal the pain.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The 36-year-old actress and comedian welcomed the adorable Shiba Inu puppy in late 2020.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
But even if Lewis’ contract is considered the next task, the extension talks with star defensive end Micah Parsons is the next big puppy that the team must reel in within the next few weeks.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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puppy
noun
pup·py
ˈpəp-ē 
plural puppies
: a young domestic dog
especially
: one less than a year old
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