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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

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

“There was no structure,” says Tevreden, whose short playing career led him into coaching and scouting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Today has to be a scouting mission for when we all can really run.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera