running dog

noun

Definition of running dognext
as in satellite

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  1. satellite
  2. company man
  3. minion
  4. slave
  5. henchman
  6. parasite
  7. sponge
  8. lackey
Noun
  • These satellite photos show how the Franklin fire threatened neighborhoods.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The minute-long footage starts by showing train locomotives on fire and then segues into a satellite image of an airport, as well as images of a plane on the tarmac which has flames billowing out of the undercarriage.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of satellite
Noun
  • In 2014, Microsoft surprised people by promoting the ultimate company man, Satya Nadella, to CEO.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
  • That’s a lot of synergy, and Michaels is a company man.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of company man
Noun
  • Not so, for minions who might break the law doing Trump's dirty work.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The first 10 minutes of the game are called the Laning Phase, and you're expected to stay in your lane and begin taking out minions and collecting souls to help your team start leveling up.
    Omar L. Gallaga, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of minion
Noun
  • Forced to convert to Catholicism, the slaves blended the two faiths into a syncretic religion that spread across the island and around the Caribbean.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The book is centered on Jim, the runaway slave who travels the Mississippi river with Huck Finn in search of freedom and the desire to change the trajectory of his family’s story.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of slave
Noun
  • When Sam and Alex fail to arrive in Vegas on schedule, an enraged Charles and his hulking henchmen are forced to intervene.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
  • There’s this brawl out scene with the henchmen of Ivan’s Russian billionaire parents.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of henchman
Noun
  • Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted to humans via infected mosquitos.
    Dave Wessner, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Eating prey can be dangerous for cats, especially mice, which can carry disease, parasites and even poison.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of parasite
Noun
  • Combine dwell time with tools: After letting products sit, use scrub brushes, microfiber cloths, or sponges to enhance cleaning power.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, as opposed to sponges or loofahs, the surfaces of the hands aren’t prone to breeding microorganisms.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sponge
Noun
  • Among the most glaring examples is Ninth Division Commander Gen. Roh Tae-gun (Park Jae-hoon, excellent), a weak-willed lackey seduced by power and greed who’s based on Roh Tae-woo, Chun’s successor as president in 1988.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Americans, beware: Putin and his lackeys are not your friends.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of lackey
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