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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
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Recent Examples of shaggy
Add eggs: Add flour mixture to egg mixture in medium bowl and mix using clean hands to form a shaggy dough.
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
After creating a well in the center of the mixture, gradually pour in the buttermilk and stir to make a shaggy dough.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
While the film is set in an alternate version of the '90s, Pratt's smuggler character Keats' shaggy blond locks and facial hair harken back to an even earlier decade.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
After creating a well in the center of the mixture, gradually pour in the buttermilk and stir to make a shaggy dough.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
While the film is set in an alternate version of the '90s, Pratt's smuggler character Keats' shaggy blond locks and facial hair harken back to an even earlier decade.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Using the dough hook attachment, mix on medium-low speed until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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Multiple sightings of a large, hairy animal-like man have been reported over the past few decades, and the creature has inspired a number of pieces of literature.—
Joseph Epstein,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean? Which country has the most twinks?—
Quispe López,
Them,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The texture is silky and lotion-like—delicately gentle and pleasant, with a subtle, fresh scent that's light and never overpowering.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The palate is beautifully silky and rounded, with delectable pastry flavors, baking spices, and milky coffee to complement the fruit core—fantastic depth of flavor, intensity, and longevity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Piñeiro should have a decent market, despite having a rough second half of the season.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Reed, who was challenged by Hurley after his stretch of rough outings, ripped an offensive rebound from the arms of Butler’s Pierre Brooks five minutes in and finished a layup.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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