as in guys
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in ridicules
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 scouts
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
His direct messages may be filled with people looking to collaborate, and scouts and agents may monitor his every step.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The scouts set off confetti poppers.
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Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The scouts and the military have had longtime ties, including the military providing logistical support for the National Boy Scout Jamboree and scouts meeting on or near bases.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The scouts, from Troops 73 and 12, were on their way back from a 10-day trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Dozens of prospects came into their practice facility to work out in front of front office members, scouts, coaches, and more.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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All that travel put him on the radar of professional scouts and earned him a spot last season with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League.
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Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
His direct messages may be filled with people looking to collaborate, and scouts and agents may monitor his every step.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The scouts set off confetti poppers.
—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The scouts and the military have had longtime ties, including the military providing logistical support for the National Boy Scout Jamboree and scouts meeting on or near bases.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The scouts, from Troops 73 and 12, were on their way back from a 10-day trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Dozens of prospects came into their practice facility to work out in front of front office members, scouts, coaches, and more.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
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Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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Though Claudius ridicules Hamlet for his emotional vulnerability, his grief drives him to avenge his father and emerge as a hero.
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Back in their teenage years, Lexi’s older sister Andrea is depicted as a mean girl who ridicules Catherine mercilessly.
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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The Royals finished 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position (RISP) Thursday and left five men on base.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers insulted their Catholic paying customers by honoring a drag group that parades around as nuns and mocks their religion.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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Death caused by intentional self-harm claimed 48,824 lives in 2024.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.
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Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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The consistency and structure the center strives for are qualities treatment professionals say can make a significant difference for individuals entering recovery for the first time.
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“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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