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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The housing department has now said five of these areas - plus a proposal in South Barking that was also assessed by officials - will not be taken forward "at this stage".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The BBC was able to compare current performance with the position 12 months ago at all but two hospital trusts – data was not available for Sheffield and Barking, Havering and Redbridge hospital trusts.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Barking out orders: Stokes wants England to 'show a bit of dog'

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Try five questions from The Barking Dog's pub quizzes in recent weeks.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Barking, lifting his paws excitedly, then dashing away from us.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes