barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /

VERB

yelp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry growl howl snarl yap

STRONG

bay gnarl snap woof yip

WEAK

arf

VERB

shout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clamor cry growl grumble mutter roar snarl yell

STRONG

bawl bellow snap

Example Sentences

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Southern trains are not running between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction until further notice and London Overground services between Richmond/Clapham Junction and Stratford and from Gospel Oak to Barking may also be affected.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Dominic Twomey, leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, said child poverty remained a serious issue in the borough.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Huddled around their tables, locals poured into The Barking Dog each week to take on a pub quiz - but one thing was amiss.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Here at the Barking Dog on a damp, dark Wednesday night this week, BBC News has come along to witness the first edition of the quiz since the scandal emerged.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Barking, sharp, short, it’s like Ryder s saying, Here.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes