as in person
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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as in to mock
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 scout
Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
That kind of blunt command and control is what got those 810th Naval Infantry Brigade scouts killed in a pointless direct attack on entrenched Ukrainians.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
The chain has already scouted a location in the Canary Islands for development.
—Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Defensive back Jefferson, currently on the practice squad, has the unique perspective of playing for the Ravens (2017-19, 2021) and spending time as a scout under Hortiz in Baltimore before unretiring this year.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
That kind of blunt command and control is what got those 810th Naval Infantry Brigade scouts killed in a pointless direct attack on entrenched Ukrainians.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
The filmmaker aims to shoot the project in the Middle East and North Africa, and will start scouting early next year.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
The chain has already scouted a location in the Canary Islands for development.
—Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scout
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The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Currently incarcerated in Utah, YoungBoy faces six charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, as well as charges related to a pattern of unlawful activity stemming from a May 2023 arrest.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and Champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Utzon’s lead role drastically changed in 1965, when Robert Askin, who had frequently ridiculed the project’s design, cost overruns, and delays, was elected as the new premier of New South Wales.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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But instead of reciprocating, Lila told him to get away from her and started ridiculing him.Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
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Don't miss these Get to know the Wisconsin radio personality who also serves as in-game hype man at Packers games.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tiny, coffin-like cells that four men were made to share.James Longman, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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As the two try to repair and restore their former life together, Miri desperately tries to keep Leah from slipping between her fingers.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many Cubans say a second Trump term — combined with their own government’s resistance to make meaningful economic reforms — could spell the worst crisis in their lives.Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in the span of three months, three of the deep sea creatures ended up on the shores of California.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scout. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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