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Recent Examples of paw
King was rubbing against the glass enclosure, pawing to be let out.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The 10th weekend added $4.4M from 52 markets with the big cat pawing at $700M global through tomorrow.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
Straight ahead, not more than 125 feet away, a huge bear stood on its hind legs, pawing over a large dirt mound.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Trump’s bully, no longer just pawing the dirt, has begun his onslaught.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The 10th weekend added $4.4M from 52 markets with the big cat pawing at $700M global through tomorrow.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
Straight ahead, not more than 125 feet away, a huge bear stood on its hind legs, pawing over a large dirt mound.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Trump’s bully, no longer just pawing the dirt, has begun his onslaught.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
Verb
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Helena, as the beautiful if bored wife’s name is styled, fingers languorously a slim gold necklace, often while lolling on a swing.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Matt meets Cherry by the water while fingering the mask horn Karen gave him in the premiere episode.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schauffele's tying putt lipped out of the cup, giving Atlanta the first in a best-of-three series.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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When Woods’ teammate Tom Kim turned his back on a chip-in, tossing his club in celebration, oblivious to the fact that his ball had lipped out, Woods was convulsed with laughter.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pearl rubbed Broome’s back as the cart took off down the concourse.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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After the buzzer sounded, Pope ran over to hug his wife, Lee Anne, and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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My friend hugged me quickly and ran off consumed with hosting duties.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Durango sits tucked into a valley of the San Juan Mountains, hugging the long and strong Animas River.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Camarena’s attention to detail results in a lively spirit that noses soulfully with white pepper and fresh citrus zest.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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At Experiences, revenue nosed up 3% to $9.4 billion with profit flat at $3.1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The singer announced the news on his Instagram with a video of himself and his newborn daughter, holding his baby girl's hand and sweetly stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Looking very Zen and somewhat Gwynn, the slugger stroked three singles in going to right field, center field and left field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Breaths that came as strong as fingers caressed me, travelling the length of me, beginning to tease and probe.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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