as in guys
a member of the human race
you're a good scout
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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 scouts
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
However, multiple reports indicated that North Carolina’s general manager Michael Lombardi and pro liaison Frantzy Jourdain informed their own team last month that the scouts were banned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Bill Belichick confirms reports that New England Patriots scouts are banned from UNC facilities.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The source noted Patriots scouts can still receive film on UNC players and call their staff for information on prospects.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The young men caught the attention of the show’s scouts when an Instagram video of their singing was posted by CBS Chicago in early 2024.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
His skating is also a concern for scouts.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
At one stop in northwest Illinois, the corn field appeared healthy and green from the roadside, but 30 to 40 steps in, leaves were streaked with rust, leaving crop scouts covered in color.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
McGonigle grew up idolizing second baseman Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies and scouts believe that is the position he is best suited to play.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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When asked if stories about UNC not allowing New England Patriots scouts on campus were true, Belichick confirmed them.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
However, multiple reports indicated that North Carolina’s general manager Michael Lombardi and pro liaison Frantzy Jourdain informed their own team last month that the scouts were banned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Bill Belichick confirms reports that New England Patriots scouts are banned from UNC facilities.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The source noted Patriots scouts can still receive film on UNC players and call their staff for information on prospects.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The young men caught the attention of the show’s scouts when an Instagram video of their singing was posted by CBS Chicago in early 2024.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
His skating is also a concern for scouts.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
At one stop in northwest Illinois, the corn field appeared healthy and green from the roadside, but 30 to 40 steps in, leaves were streaked with rust, leaving crop scouts covered in color.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
McGonigle grew up idolizing second baseman Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies and scouts believe that is the position he is best suited to play.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouts
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is why Dijon’s language works best as sound, not narrative—his rangy, raspy voice seethes and triumphs, mocks and threatens; there’s no world in which his polygonal perspective can be discerned from a lyric sheet.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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After being told that Dawn is dead, Gaal mocks Demerzel for pretending to grieve, which angers the robot.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Scouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scouts. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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