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

Barack Obama announced the death at 13 of Sunny, the former first pooch from his second presidential term and a Portuguese water dog who hated to get wet. — Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026 Though Mauricio was spotted leaving the apartment with the couple’s dog, a golden doodle named Canelo, the pooch wasn’t with the suspect when he was captured and the victim’s son is desperate to find him. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 16 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

Which dog breeds tend to live the longest If longevity is the priority, a handful of smaller breeds routinely post the longest lifespans, according to breed data compiled by Reader’s Digest.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Much has been made of Winter’s idiosyncratic star power, and as an extremely tall, wet-dog-handsome instrumental virtuoso with a one-of-a-kind voice and just enough self-aware wit and lacerating lyricism to keep it relatable, that’s indisputable.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of dog

Verb

Some, including the Idaho Potato Commission, swear that the way a baked potato is opened affects the texture, eschewing a knife for a fork to gently poke a plus sign into the surface.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
From ceviche and poke to pasta and tacos, the menu revolves around the catch of the day, which is sourced from local markets.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of poke

Verb

Simmons has been out since training camp, with what head coach Andy Reid more recently called a bulging disc in his back.

— Sam McDowell October 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Like clockwork, Khloé’s eye starts bulging out, Kylie Jenner grows a tail, and Kourtney’s face becomes a fingernail.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026