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Recent Examples of paw
Trump’s bully, no longer just pawing the dirt, has begun his onslaught.
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Parents pawed desperately for their children; men, for their wives and dates.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Parents pawed desperately for their children; men, for their wives and dates.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Ovechkin then hugged team equipment and training staff on the bench and went through a handshake line with the Islanders as crew members set up for the 895 ceremony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 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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An inning earlier, Contreras stroked an RBI double to left for his first hit of the season to score Masyn Winn, and Lars Nootbaar scored on shortstop Nicky Lopez’s errant throw to tie the game at 5-all.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Gators managed to get runners on the base in the fifth when second baseman Mia Williams stroked a single down the left-field line to open the inning.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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 14 Apr. 2025.
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