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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up with
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Recent Examples of furry
The Facebook posts draw smiles, comments, and some orders from fellow pet lovers eager to adorn their furry friends in Chiefs spirit.
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Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
What if your cat tower could weigh your furry friend, monitor its health, and help keep their pesky dander spores out of your air?
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Toss in your carry on, your favorite person, and maybe even a couple of furry friends and explore the nearest city.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Before kicking off the festivities, the Masked Singer star, 34, was photographed in an eye-popping flamingo-pink outfit that consisted of a furry cropped coat with a scarf, barrel trousers, a balaclava-style hood, retro pink sunglasses and burgundy boots.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
What if your cat tower could weigh your furry friend, monitor its health, and help keep their pesky dander spores out of your air?
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Toss in your carry on, your favorite person, and maybe even a couple of furry friends and explore the nearest city.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Before kicking off the festivities, the Masked Singer star, 34, was photographed in an eye-popping flamingo-pink outfit that consisted of a furry cropped coat with a scarf, barrel trousers, a balaclava-style hood, retro pink sunglasses and burgundy boots.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
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Continue on with Banana Republic’s shaggy knit cardigan, a pair of knee-high boots from Jeffrey Campbell, and finally, H&M’s leopard-print ’90s bag.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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And there's an endearingly shaggy side to this film, all the more shocking given its then-record cost.Darren Franich, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Meaning: Long-haired, hairy Origin: Latin Jorge This is the Spanish variation of the name George.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
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The hairy animals also have long antennae, according to the study.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite the frequent color treatments, Rowland’s hair maintained a silky finish, taking us back to her SoftSheen Carson ads in the 2000s.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Guests can participate in a chocolate-making class, from toasting and grinding beans into a silky smooth chocolate paste, or join a Mayan cooking class to experience hand-pressing tortillas and making traditional hot chocolate from scratch.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Wear them with fuzzy slippers and an oversized hoodie while lounging at home, or swap in sneakers if you’re headed to the gym or traveling.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Females are wingless and resemble large, very fuzzy ants, hence their common name.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The ladybug begins life as a spiky black crawler; the garden tiger moth starts out life as an extravagantly furred caterpillar.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2023
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Many furred mammals have apocrine glands, including camels and donkeys, as well as chimpanzees.Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023
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Although the name might conjure a place that's a little rough around the edges, don't be fooled—the food at Stinky's is top notch, and the live music is not to be missed.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Battling high winds and rough seas, the ship came perilously close to running aground on rocky shores.David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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