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Recent Examples of paw
The video shows a compilation of chaotic scenes as the pup is left to her own devices—pawing at her water bowl, pulling on the blinds and destroying cushions by pulling out all the stuffing.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
In the clip, Finn is seen eagerly sniffing and pawing at the bush, seemingly hopeful that the magical kebab might reappear.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Unusual pet behavior, such as excessive barking or pawing in a particular area of the house, is a sign that mice may have moved in.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Dylan even had a fan pawing through his garbage for clues.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
In the clip, Finn is seen eagerly sniffing and pawing at the bush, seemingly hopeful that the magical kebab might reappear.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Unusual pet behavior, such as excessive barking or pawing in a particular area of the house, is a sign that mice may have moved in.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Dylan even had a fan pawing through his garbage for clues.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
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While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.—
Quispe López,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bare branches finger and rearrange the sky, and sometimes stars drill into it and mountains sharpen themselves against it.—
Murr Brewster,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Feb. 2025
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His execution was near perfect, but the ball inexplicably lipped out and landed 10 inches from the hole.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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And the brand’s cream blush is a standout because each shade gives your cheeks and lips a natural glow of color that brightens up your whole look.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Thinking fast, the kid rubs his fists in broken glass, instantly upgrading his wimpy, untrained knuckles into deadly weapons.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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The seams don't rub, even with a heavy pack on, and the cut is roomy without being too baggy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
6 Mar. 2025
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.—
Clifton Brown,
Indianapolis Star,
17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.—
Holly Millea,
Smithsonian,
29 June 2017
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The bride and groom also congratulated and lovingly hugged the couple.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Select dresses, such as sheath and shift dresses, that hang straight off your shoulders and don’t hug too tightly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is a delight to nose and evolved significantly over time.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The brand is introducing its fifth eau de parfum, a solar scent nosed by Gabriela Chelariu of Dsm-Firmenich, which will debut on Sephora’s app on March 20 before entering the retailer’s doors and website, as well as the brand’s own stores from March 21.—
James Manso,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Once, at a zoo, she and her children had been invited to stroke a boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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On the ensuing point, Medvedev ended a rally by stroking a two-handed backhand wide, bringing Tien to match point.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately for us, Percy has not arrived just to caress Lord John, who honestly needs it, but rather to pass on some intel: Percy warns John of a plot to kidnap William in order to force John and his brother Hal to cooperate with the Continental Army.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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On Valentines Day, Rihanna sat with Mayers during another break, gently caressing his cheek while the couple sat on a courtroom bench, surrounded by beefy security guards.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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