as in dogs
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
walking down the street with several pooches on leashes
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
his lower lip pooched out in disappointment
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Recent Examples of pooches
Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
They're known as man's best friends, fur babies, pooches.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooches
Noun
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The man says his next step may be to approach the dogs' owner with an offer of money to remove them from their current situation and find them a proper home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Designers Rachel Antonoff and Susan Korn—who hosted their second annual Best in Show runway, which paired adoptable dogs with human models—also welcome children.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That legacy continues, partly as proof that Paris projects its soft power not only through fashion and art, but through the buildings that showcase them.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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Through pageantry, tradition and personal connections, the royal family projects a uniquely British form of soft power — one that can open doors, shape perceptions, and create goodwill across borders.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The style stands out with its V-neck and eye-catching detail at the hem and cuffs.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pooches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooches. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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