Definitions

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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Rob Hardie, co-director of the Barking Dog, says the cheating team was often getting the answers "pretty much 100% correct, which no one really does so it was a tell-tale sign that something was amiss".

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

"I think this is our fourth visit," says Nazir Ali, from Barking and Dagenham Trading Standards.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

But FOI figures show that, like many councils, Barking and Dagenham didn't report any shop closures between April 2024 and 2025.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Firefighters were alerted at 20:10 and mobilised crews from Barking, Kentish Town, Soho and other surrounding fire stations to the scene.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Barking, snorting and squealing, the zebra came to life to defend itself.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel