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noun

Definition of houndsnext
plural of hound
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as in dogs
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 lovers
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 villains
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 bastards
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of hound
1
as in chases
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 nags
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 Synonyms for hounds
  1. lovers
  2. villains
  3. pursues
  4. urges
  5. enthusiasts
  6. criminals
  7. follows
  8. skunk
Noun
  • The home, made for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, sits on 80 acres of woodlands and was built in 1997 by Garland Homes.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Think luxe portable hand creams that turn an ordinary day into a mini self-care moment or cute succulents for plant lovers who don’t exactly have the greenest thumbs.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Monsters and villains like the Demigorgon and Vecna are even named after real D&D baddies.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But trouble is afoot in Narnia, with each installment of the series promising villains worthy of being Death Eaters — including an evil witch played by none other than Tilda Swinton.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of villains
Verb
  • Arthur’s attorney pursues an insanity defense, positing that Arthur has a split personality and that Joker is another entity that lives inside his head.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Modern-day Russia, under Putin, pursues its own nationalist and patriotic goals in ways that are attuned to today’s geopolitical realities and the circumstances of Russian history and society.
    Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursues
Verb
  • Libras are adept at balancing conflicting interests, but this week’s urges sure do present a conundrum!
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The single-shot strategy urges voters to cast a ballot for only one of the two seats, which strengthens that candidate while depriving candidates of the second seat of a vote.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of urges
Noun
  • So, this is good news for fans, but bad news for many Tolkien enthusiasts who would rather the show just die, like my own colleague Erik Kain who has been roasting the series all season long, including its finale.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After stealing the hearts of rom-com fans, tornado enthusiasts and hitmen this year, Glen Powell finally has his next major role dated for 2025.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • Money heist Who knew that criminals trust cash more than cryptocurrency?
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • City Police Car Toy Embark on high-speed chases and catch the criminals with this 94-piece Lego set, designed with a police officer minifigure in a cap, toy flashlight, and cop car.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of criminals
Verb
  • The series follows an aging boxer whose manager secures him a final title shot.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The news follows reports that the late Los Angeles rapper’s family have hired a team of investigators to ascertain if the Bad Boy Entertainment founder had any involvement in his death.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of follows
Noun
  • The county also confirmed the disease in eight skunks, two raccoons, two foxes and a dog, who also bit a person.
    Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Goetz also calls out juniper and boxwood foliage for notoriously smelling like cat urine, hawthorn tree flowers for smelling like carrion, and the flashy flowers of crown fritillaria (Fritillaria imperialis) bulbs for mimicking a skunk.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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