as in ridiculed
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the actor's attempt to rationalize his racist comments were roundly scouted by the media
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Recent Examples of scouted
The two newcomers were both scouted by Barron, who’s known for championing young talent.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Honnold scouted the building again in September, when the heat forced him to wear gloves, and chose to climb in January for cooler weather.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Pochettino and his assistants, two of whom have scouted McKennie in person this winter, surely see all of that.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
He was scouted and signed by Barcelona’s academy in 2018.
—Doug Roberson, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But, yes, NBA coaching is about adjustments, and what works early in a season does not necessarily work later once it is scouted.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The pair had scouted for elk and hunted the base the day before, when Cooper had his one-day archery tag.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
Others were scouted out their frames on Instagram while some were in the market for something with very specific qualities (under-bed storage, an upholstered design, something headboard-less).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The 43-year-old now runs one of Ukraine’s most successful fashion houses, which was scouted by the Vogue Talent Contest, won it in 2013, and made its New York Fashion Week debut in September 2017.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Honnold scouted the building again in September, when the heat forced him to wear gloves, and chose to climb in January for cooler weather.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Pochettino and his assistants, two of whom have scouted McKennie in person this winter, surely see all of that.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
He was scouted and signed by Barcelona’s academy in 2018.
—Doug Roberson, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But, yes, NBA coaching is about adjustments, and what works early in a season does not necessarily work later once it is scouted.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The pair had scouted for elk and hunted the base the day before, when Cooper had his one-day archery tag.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
Others were scouted out their frames on Instagram while some were in the market for something with very specific qualities (under-bed storage, an upholstered design, something headboard-less).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The 43-year-old now runs one of Ukraine’s most successful fashion houses, which was scouted by the Vogue Talent Contest, won it in 2013, and made its New York Fashion Week debut in September 2017.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouted
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The move was ridiculed by lawyers outside Paul Weiss, and more than 140 alums of the firm signed a letter assailing it as well.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And for that, he was ridiculed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mexican authorities and fellow journalists say López Serrano likely ordered the hit because the journalist had mocked the young narco mercilessly in Ríodoce, the weekly co-founded by Valdez.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … LOGGED OFF – Harris mocked for 'cringe' social media rebrand attempt after failed White House bid.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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