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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
These curious but cautious forest mammals showed up every night at Secret Spring and often seemed to pose for pictures as the remote camera continued taking images as long these furry visitors hung around.
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Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Doctors and veterinarians both say patients (furry or not) should seek medical care if they are bitten.
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Eva Flowe
june 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.
—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
Doctors and veterinarians both say patients (furry or not) should seek medical care if they are bitten.
—
Eva Flowe
june 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for furry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
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When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
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People had expectations of Mike Myers, because of SNL and Wayne’s World — not everybody was going along with this idea of the bad teeth, hairy body and taking the piss out of Bond.
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This Laura Geller hydrating primer creates a silky-smooth canvas that grips your foundation for all-day wear.
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Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.
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Audra stooped down to hug Christina, 3, who donned a fuzzy white jacket with bear-like ears on the hood.
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The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
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As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends.
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The 3-year-old, black-furred wolf has become the first of her kind known to venture into Sequoia National Park in more than a century — after making similarly momentous visits to Los Angeles and Inyo counties.
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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