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as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
in the yard an old hound greeted us with a single bark
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a camera hound even before the baby arrived, he's now become obsessive
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as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
a no-good sneaky hound who disappeared with the lottery winnings he was supposed to share
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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
nobody could stand that low-down hound and his penchant for mean-spirited pranks
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
after the scandal came to light, the politician was hounded by reporters night and day
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as in to dog
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
kept hounding his mother to let him drive her car until she gave in
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Recent Examples of hound
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
In contrast, hounds and livestock guard dogs were among those least likely to fetch.
—Judith Stella, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Hermoso welcomes Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes to her home to explain how she was hounded by members of the Spanish federation to corroborate Rubiales' version of events.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Wojnarowski, 55, was hired by ESPN in 2017 after emerging as a must-read news hound and columnist at Yahoo Sports in 2007.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
In contrast, hounds and livestock guard dogs were among those least likely to fetch.
—Judith Stella, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
After production wrapped in October, crew members spent months hounding Emmett and Small for their full payment, The Times reported in April.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Hermoso welcomes Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes to her home to explain how she was hounded by members of the Spanish federation to corroborate Rubiales' version of events.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2023
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.Jim Gaines, ajc, 13 Sep. 2023
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After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Just weeks after closing out an incredibly dominant year in music, Rihanna was cast by some fans and members of the media as the villain and endlessly harassed by those who felt Brown did nothing wrong.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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And thus is Cobra Kai Part 2’s biggest reveal with the return of a villain who has disdain for Kreese, LaRusso and Lawrence: the infamous Terry Silver (played by Thomas Griffith) and his ruthless Iron Dragons.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Migrants pass through their backyards almost nightly Deputies often chase cars packed with people who have crossed the border illegally, but Dannels said the taxiing part of the operation is almost always done by Americans.David Culver, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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During what police described as a road rage incident, a driver being chased by another motorist on East Washington Street ran a red light at Ritter Avenue and slammed into a SUV.Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The agency warned the extreme cold weather will raise the risk of frostbites and hypothermia, and urged travelers to carry a winter survival kit.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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People with information are being urged to contact the police on 101 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ordinarily, getting offended by a Bill Burr joke is a sucker’s game.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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And get stranded with a big band in Europe, and some sucker is gonna come talk to me about sellin’ out.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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When searching for reprieve, there’s sanctuary in a movie musical that looks like a Broadway smash, a Colosseum full of vintage brutes, a Harry Styles simile.Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Penguin's Falcone is every bit the misogynistic brute, but his actions are relegated to the off-screen imagination by being implied, rather than shown.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Goldblum plays the Wizard of Oz, a lanky charmer who might be a jerk at best and a puppet of fascists at worst.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
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Johnson stars as Callum Drift, head of security for St. Nicholas (J.K. Simmons), and the beefy bodyguard is retiring after 540 years on the job because, well, people turn into jerks at Christmas.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Hound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hound. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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