SCOUTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

scouting

verb

Definition of scouting

present participle of scout

as in ridiculing

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter the actor's attempt to rationalize his racist comments were roundly scouted by the media

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Recent Examples of scouting Prevent reinfestation by keeping hibiscus plants healthy and scouting for pests regularly on nearby plants. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026 Please click here, and scroll toward the bottom, for scouting reports on each of the three prospects acquired. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Sporting director Deco and the scouting team spotted Abdelkarim during the Under-17 World Cup in November 2025 and moved to sign him. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 So Frausto wandered around Scripps Park and La Jolla Cove, scouting the area out for wedding spots. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 Royals scouting director Brian Bridges is excited to watch Rose in the next stage of his development. — Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Gold, who is in his 13th season with the Cardinals, was promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Free apps like AllTrails and Hiking Project rate difficulty based on user reviews and are useful for scouting distance, elevation and rest points along a route. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 The center minutes will look different when the bodies are bigger and scouting reports are longer. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scouting

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Trump hailed Bray’s announcement in a Truth Social post ridiculing the Indiana Senate leader.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
For example, 'Blazing Saddles' and 'All in the Family' confronted bigotry by ridiculing prejudice.

— Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of ridiculing

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On the scale of poking the bear, mocking Buc-ees in defense of other regional convenience store chains is low risk.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
In response to angry, sometimes mocking, questions from Republican senators, Fauci declined to answer more than 100 times, injecting new drama into partisan divides that have festered for years about the origins and handling of the pandemic.

— Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 29 July 2026