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

From The Wall Street Journal

But those that are further along are already tracking token use—scouting whose AI strategies should be amplified and what wastefulness should be squashed.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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