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Recent Examples of puppy dog
Theo is like a puppy dog who would chase a mail truck into highway traffic, while Anne is all but hypnotized by the sight of her step-son’s tail wagging behind him.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 June 2024
Kangaroo Jack This goofball dog makes new people smile with his floppy ears and puppy dog eyes.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
He's got a puppy dog look to his face, particularly in that movie.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2023
If big, doe eyes are your goal, puppy dog eyeliner may be your new favorite application method.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 June 2024
Kangaroo Jack This goofball dog makes new people smile with his floppy ears and puppy dog eyes.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
He's got a puppy dog look to his face, particularly in that movie.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2023
If big, doe eyes are your goal, puppy dog eyeliner may be your new favorite application method.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puppy dog
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For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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An Arizona emergency animal hospital contacted Phoenix's Sky Sanctuary Rescue when a border collie puppy, Ollie, came through their doors with a broken leg.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Under the care of the BC SPCA, the pup gained about 4 lbs.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If your pup insists on pulling the leash, don't pull them; instead, stop walking and redirect by reversing and calling them back to you.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
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But the Saarloos wolf dog’s German-shephard-like face usually sets it apart.Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
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Extra food was consumed by the staff and leftovers devoured by the sled dogs of Tinit, a nearby village of 80.Jordan Riefe, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, begins with a ceremonial start in Anchorage the first Saturday in March.Mark Thiessen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Puppy dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puppy%20dog. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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