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scouting

[skou-ting] / ˈskaʊ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
disdainful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aloof arrogant averse contemptuous derisive haughty unsympathetic
WEAK
antipathetic cavalier cold-shoulder contemning cool despising egotistic high-and-mighty hoity-toity indifferent insolent lordly overbearing proud rejecting repudiating sneering snooty supercilious superior toplofty uppity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble meek shy sympathetic
WEAK
esteemable favoring loving praising respectful
NOUN
patrol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
garrison vigilance
STRONG
convoying defending escorting lookout policing protecting protection rounds safeguarding sentinel spy watch watching
WEAK
patroler watchperson

Example Sentences

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As far as the Marlins were concerned, spending hours every day on scouting reports was simply not a good use of their time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"When it's really bad weather, I'm ringing around trying to see who's definitely playing, scouting around to see which non-league clubs play on an artificial pitch," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For a long time, among those scouting in the league, she was viewed as a potential backup point guard, but her shooting ability and defensive consistency has made her a more complete prospect.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Margarita Perez, a 58-year-old architect from Germany, didn't manage to snag a ticket for Saturday but has been scouting the area so she can "stay nearby".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Roy walked along the outside of the fence, scouting for Beatrice’s stepbrother or any clever surprises he might have left for the pancake-house people.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen