as in dog
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 to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
his lower lip pooched out in disappointment
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Recent Examples of pooch
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Video footage captured and shared by Eismont shows the dog sitting on the driver's seat, rapidly hitting its paws on the steering wheel as another pooch looked on.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
This presidential pooch was far from the first executive animal to make headlines, though.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Bring your pooch and dash with the Sacramento SPCA!
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The trailer focuses on the bond between Pitt and his pooch.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Video footage captured and shared by Eismont shows the dog sitting on the driver's seat, rapidly hitting its paws on the steering wheel as another pooch looked on.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
This presidential pooch was far from the first executive animal to make headlines, though.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Bring your pooch and dash with the Sacramento SPCA!
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch
Noun
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In recent years, Ed Sheeran slipped behind the counter, gamely slinging dogs and taking his fair share of abuse from the staff.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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During the day, McKinley Park is filled with activity, from dog walkers and joggers to families enjoying the outdoors.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to court documents cited by Cleveland television station WJW, witnesses told investigators that Bryant was seen walking toward the Costco entrance with what appeared to be a drum magazine protruding from his pocket.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In one shared by the road commission, the rushing, foaming flow might be confused for a threatening river if not for the road guardrails protruding from the water.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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When Andrei Vasilevskiy tried to poke the puck away, Bolduc had moved so deep into the crease area that the puck went off him and into the net for his first career playoff goal.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicholas Galitzine, resplendent with wavy blond hair and bulging muscles, has the power.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rather than use a standard shopping basket or bag, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pooch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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