as in heat wave
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dog days
But Donovan, who arrived the next season, is quick to defend those dog days of LaVine’s tenure in Chicago.
—
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
These are the dog days of the NHL season and the fact the team continues to find a way to win, while never blowing leads is a good thing.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
During the dog days of August, when sports radio is usually obsessing over the upcoming NFL season, hosts debated the Rookie of the Year race between Reese and Clark, who set a new WNBA record for double-doubles (at least 10 points and rebounds) in a season.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Lief said the college has no plans to grow its campus boundaries or enrollment, which has held fairly steady at 2,200 students even through the dog days of the pandemic.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dog days 
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
These are the dog days of the NHL season and the fact the team continues to find a way to win, while never blowing leads is a good thing.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
During the dog days of August, when sports radio is usually obsessing over the upcoming NFL season, hosts debated the Rookie of the Year race between Reese and Clark, who set a new WNBA record for double-doubles (at least 10 points and rebounds) in a season.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Lief said the college has no plans to grow its campus boundaries or enrollment, which has held fairly steady at 2,200 students even through the dog days of the pandemic.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dog days
Thesaurus Entries Near dog days
Cite this Entry
“Dog days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20days. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share