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Definitions

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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In an airport, the distance between us can stretch to many yards, usually because I’m scouting the restrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Gyokeres, who helped Sweden reach the World Cup finals a week ago, is the product of a scouting network that keeps delivering for Sporting.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Rams coach Sean McVay, West Coast area scout Vito Gonella and director of scouting strategy James Gladstone identified Nacua as a must-have addition to a team coming off a horrendous 2022 Super Bowl hangover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s not just original ideas that Netflix is scouting; the streamer’s also looking to fill gaps in genres.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Slips them into divots he’d made weeks before, when he was scouting these coves for mating terns and shearwaters’ nests.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs