as in guys
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 scouts
Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The duo is among 63 defensive linemen invited to participate in the event, which will be closely watched by NFL team scouts, general managers and coaches.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, the cookie program teaches scouts these skills through in-person learning opportunities, and though the season will have significantly less in-person social interaction, Andersson said the Digital Cookie program continues to foster the same kinds of lessons.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Panthers’ scouts found Balinskis in the senior league in the Czech Republic ahead of the 2022-23 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, Thomas has always been a divisive player among opposing scouts and league executives.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Now that the Clippers are in the midst of a 16-3 run, the NBA executives and scouts said the Clippers are not looking to move Zubac, Kawhi Leonard or James Harden.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
During the week leading up to the game, there were plenty of practices under the watchful eyes of the pro coaching staff and scouts.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The duo is among 63 defensive linemen invited to participate in the event, which will be closely watched by NFL team scouts, general managers and coaches.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, the cookie program teaches scouts these skills through in-person learning opportunities, and though the season will have significantly less in-person social interaction, Andersson said the Digital Cookie program continues to foster the same kinds of lessons.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Panthers’ scouts found Balinskis in the senior league in the Czech Republic ahead of the 2022-23 season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Still, Thomas has always been a divisive player among opposing scouts and league executives.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Now that the Clippers are in the midst of a 16-3 run, the NBA executives and scouts said the Clippers are not looking to move Zubac, Kawhi Leonard or James Harden.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
Noun
-
That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Back in their teenage years, Lexi’s older sister Andrea is depicted as a mean girl who ridicules Catherine mercilessly.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Then there’s the loud kind, where the audience openly ridicules you.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Chelsea Handler honors Rob Reiner, mocks DiCaprio's 'Titanic' vacationNeed a news break?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
-
There, Callahan mocks him, saying that killing him won't assuage Mike of his guilt.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
The share of Americans who report being satisfied with their current lives is also the second-lowest in the survey’s history — higher only than the percentage recorded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
-
If Grosz’s first book, The Examined Life, was all about his patients’ personal lives and struggles, Love’s Labor—which is written in a similar way, as a series of case studies—is much more interested in his patients’ approach to love, specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Our status as creatures of God confers on us certain rights that can’t be handed over as part of the social contract, rights that are at once natural and inalienable.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Take a walk along one to spot the creatures that rely on it, and dip your feet in on a hot day to feel what heaven feels like.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
-
According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators have opened more than 3,800 treason investigations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with more than 1,200 individuals already found guilty and sentenced.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
