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
Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In January 2023, The Athletic reported how United’s system had 140 global scouts, including 90 casuals, which was by some seen as excessive and in need of refinement.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article As always, the NFL Combine was about much more than scouting.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The manager identifies areas that need strengthening and head of recruitment Martyn Glover and his team scout options which are placed in order of priority.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In January 2023, The Athletic reported how United’s system had 140 global scouts, including 90 casuals, which was by some seen as excessive and in need of refinement.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Once such reservoirs have been scouted out, subsequent missions might potentially mine them for manufacturing potable water, breathable air and even potent rocket fuel.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article As always, the NFL Combine was about much more than scouting.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scout
Noun
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Spectacle is one way to get people to show up in person and perhaps patronize other businesses too.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cuba’s foreign minister mocked NED on social media.—
Peter Roskam,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
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Musk also mocked people who criticized the order on X, noting that workers could respond by asking an AI chatbot — such as Grok, owned by X — to create a list of accomplished tasks.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That all seems quaint today, however, when compared with the guy who’s apparently in charge of the U.S. government.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pharaoh Compton had eight, giving them the kind of production from their bigs that has been absent for much of the season from guys not named Magoon Gwath.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Whereas you might be ridiculed for being glued to your phone at an NBA game, here the competition is an entirely dual-screen experience.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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Their final conflict goes down on Silver’s yacht in the middle of the open water, as Silver ridicules Kreese for his complicated relationship with Johnny.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chris Taylor is in the final year of his deal and still guaranteed at least $17 million, and Roberts has continued to talk up Taylor’s value as a utility man even if that appears slightly redundant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cincinnati utility man Spencer Steer could potentially begin the 2025 season on the injured list.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the obvious significance of subverting traditional power dynamics and placing the mic in her fans’ hands, the most unbelievable part of the evening was Gaga dancing among us to her album, totally blending in with her fellow black-clad, sunglass-wearing nightlife creatures.—
James Factora,
Them,
6 Mar. 2025
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As for pushing the creature out of her home, that's when Fonda got hands on.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scout. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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