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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
His run-after-the-catch ability should stand out to Chiefs scouts who have tended to love guys with that specific skill set.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.
—Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The 296-pound lineman put together an eye-popping 38 reps in the bench press during Boise State’s pro day and may have turned some NFL scouts’ heads as a potential late-round pick.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
This requires scouts’ relationships within the individual schools to be rock-solid.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Though scouts may have reservations due to his lack of elite athleticism.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
His run-after-the-catch ability should stand out to Chiefs scouts who have tended to love guys with that specific skill set.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Give me a mock compiled by an actual football expert who has years of experience in this realm and done the hours of homework (via studying game tape and talking to NFL personnel and scouts) over this slop.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.
—Alex Zietlow
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The 296-pound lineman put together an eye-popping 38 reps in the bench press during Boise State’s pro day and may have turned some NFL scouts’ heads as a potential late-round pick.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
This requires scouts’ relationships within the individual schools to be rock-solid.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Though scouts may have reservations due to his lack of elite athleticism.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
Noun
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There are a lot of guys who will pass and get their teammates into trouble.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, those guys are going to go out there and compete.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jeanette Tran,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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But her desperation seems exposed at Cupertino, too, where Little Tim mocks her for her dim suggestion that psychotherapists be deployed to the company’s Guangzhou factory to cool down a labor crisis.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggi, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and one donation may help save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rounding out the individuals receiving awards, French journalist and host Michel Drucker will be presented with the Honorary Nymph Award.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The news channel reported that the victim is the man’s girlfriend and FOX26 said the two individuals were known to each other.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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