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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur
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as in to silt
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Recent Examples of fur
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Whether feathered or furred, all of these animals belong to the same political species: the bird-dogger.
—Samuel Ashworth, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2020
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Noun
This model is made for larger homes with a lot of pet fur, and its detangling design means no more manually clearing out hair clogs from the vacuum turbines.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Verb
Without the companion app, FurReal is still a responsive robot who makes calm, happy noises when kids pet it on its furred back, or barks a warning when its tail is tweaked.
—USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Whether feathered or furred, all of these animals belong to the same political species: the bird-dogger.
—Samuel Ashworth, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur
Noun
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The brand prioritizes sustainable practices, utilizing regenerated wool from traceable supply chains, including by the Tuscan wool mill Manteco.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He is said to have draped the shrine in striped red wool.—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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But tech bros with piles of cash who don’t care for horsepower, torque and lap times, but understand the gravitational pull of the Ferrari brand, and want to access it in a way that aligns with their preferences.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Ava doesn’t uncover hidden truths so much as reorganize people’s anxieties into neat little piles.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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The beautiful array of their divergent sizes and pelts coalesced as oils on canvas and rendered their exploits almost dreamlike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The company’s machine, called Fusion, can theoretically handle 360 bowls per hour—far more than even a team of humans at full pelt.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The rock was originally silt on the seafloor that, it's argued, hosted early microbial life that was buried by more silt, leaving the carbon as their remains.—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Designed to minimize hard lines to invoke the feeling of being in nature, the spa will feature seven massage rooms and 11 stations for hair, makeup and nails.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As grey hairs appear and other augurs of age become visible, Claire contends with the varied reactions of her small social circle.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Indeed, after finally giving up the cards, Ben and Ellie go down for a nap.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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Upgrade your cat's nap time with this Bedsure pet bed that's equal parts warm, comfy and functional—thanks to its convertible, washable design.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The faux-leather straps are shockingly comfy, and the insoles are well-padded to cushion every step.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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These dogs usually have short or hairless coats, allowing air to circulate throughout their body.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Also loved seeing her, post-club, smoking a cigarette out the window as the sun came up, draped in one of Deborah’s leopard coats.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Fur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fur. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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