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noun

ˈbər-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce burrow (audio)
Definition of burrownext
as in nest
the shelter or resting place of a wild animal the chipmunk retreated to its burrow to have its babies

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verb

1
as in to claw

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2
as in to crouch

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Recent Examples of burrow
Noun
Other Animals While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 The rabbit does not control the rain that floods its burrow or the drought that kills its food. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
Yebba, Jean The sophomore album from vocal powerhouse Yebba is a master class not only in using tone, timbre, and cadence to burrow into the depths of the human condition but also in structuring a gobstopping comeback effort. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Seed Bare Patches in Your Lawn Cicada killer wasps prefer to burrow into bare soil and are less likely to tunnel through dense grass, says Schumacher. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for burrow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burrow
  1. nest
  2. claw
  3. crouch
  4. lair
  5. dredge
  6. couch
  7. house
  8. excavate
Noun
  • The island’s Public Works Department is working to destroy the nest as a public safety threat, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Pottery, perhaps inspired by mud-nest-building wasps, was a vital stage of human development.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of nest
Verb
  • Shares of cruise ship companies are trying to claw their way out of a hole.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Rock delivered a crowd-pleaser in the form of this Hollywood-skewering dramedy, which follows an actress attempting to claw her way back to the spotlight.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of claw
Verb
  • Mogwai, who would make their debut the year after Beat was released and with whom Bowery Electric would share a bill, would crouch in similarly unassuming and tense postures and use them to spring out and scare the bejeezus out of people.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The small red-chalk study shows a child crouching on the ground, according to The Guardian, which first reported the discovery.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of crouch
Noun
  • This transforms Huston into a colorful enchantress with her grim lair now becoming a lush Greek-like temple.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Some large bulls may retreat to lairs and hang out by themselves, remaining there as long as there is adequate food and water.
    — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of lair
Verb
  • When ready, remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • And the hope is not to dredge it up for that poor family again.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dredge
Verb
  • But the lawsuit alleges that these numbers, advertised in Anthropic’s marketing graphics, are misleadingly couched in fine print.
    — Hayden Field, The Verge, 8 Sep. 2026
  • His legal team couched the City Council’s move to weaken the mayor’s authority and strip him of privileges as a petty effort to unseat the youngest mayor in the city’s history, and one who has questioned their leadership.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of couch
Noun
  • He was arrested in Baltimore in March 2025 after picking up his then-5-year-old son, who has autism and other disabilities, from his grandmother's house, according to court papers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel’s most unusual feature is its feng shui Japanese Zen garden, complete with an azumaya (open tea house) and cascading waterfall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Energy companies might save substantial capital by tapping naturally occurring subterranean structures rather than excavating artificial caverns or modifying depleted reservoirs.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The last set of stairs, which lead to the basement that the couple excavated, is contemporary.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Burrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burrow. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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