POOCH Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈpüch

Definition of pooch

as in dog

a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes walking down the street with several pooches on leashes

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verb

chiefly dialect

as in to protrude

to extend outward beyond a usual point his lower lip pooched out in disappointment

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Recent Examples of pooch

Noun

Before selecting a top dog, get to know each pooch better by learning how adoption changed their lives and the lives of their owners. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Many of the items incorporate key elements of Antonoff and Korn’s latest releases, from the patterns to the symbolism, and all of them are guaranteed to make your pooch the king — or queen — of the dog park. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 The upcoming Girl Scout cookie season will have treats for pooches. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2026 Check in with your vet and make sure that your dog's vaccines are up to date, in order to protect your pooch from any wildlife diseases. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pooch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pooch

Noun

Sheriff’s cadaver dogs, deputies with shovels and a backhoe were seen at work.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Lead and cadmium exposure has been linked to canine cancer, a leading cause of death in dogs.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dog

Verb

Ping Ping, the male, has dark black circles around his eyes, while Fu Shuang, the female, has a forehead that protrudes a bit, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
As has the part where Reacher uses his left paw with two nails protruding from the palm as a makeshift Wolverine/Freddy Krueger stabbin’ hand.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of protrude

Verb

Check for dented seams and bulging lids, which can point to food safety issues, recommends Morawetz.

— Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Her bulging eyes, her piercing shrieks, her casual yet immaculately articulate cruelty all come together to form a cartoonish villain who’s also a commanding delight.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026