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also wooly
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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
still had a water bed and a woolly coverlet on top of it
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Recent Examples of woolly
These static, profile views often depict male and female elk, sometimes with calves, and occasionally alongside other Ice Age fauna such as mammoths, woolly rhinos, and ostriches.
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Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
Elsewhere in the world lived terror birds taller than an adult human, wombats the size of cars, woolly rhinos, a variety of elephants with unusual tusks and other creatures.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Though a woolly rhinoceros would be rather large prey for wolves to hunt, the piece of woolly rhino skin in one pup’s stomach is proof of the canids’ diet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Changes to other genes related to the development and structure of hair follicles also gave it a woolly hair texture, wavy coat and curled whiskers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
Elsewhere in the world lived terror birds taller than an adult human, wombats the size of cars, woolly rhinos, a variety of elephants with unusual tusks and other creatures.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Though a woolly rhinoceros would be rather large prey for wolves to hunt, the piece of woolly rhino skin in one pup’s stomach is proof of the canids’ diet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Changes to other genes related to the development and structure of hair follicles also gave it a woolly hair texture, wavy coat and curled whiskers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woolly
Adjective
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Her brunette hair was styled with a shaggy aesthetic with fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as on Letterboxd, Runquist’s YouTube videos are conversational and shaggy.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Descriptions of the Mogollon Monster vary, but it's generally described as a large, hairy and humanoid figure, standing over 7 feet tall, with a strong, foul odor.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the focus of Bottega Veneta’s spring 2026 show centered on Intrecciato weaving, Paulson’s fuzzy skirt and Sofia pumps reflected the collection’s mix of textured surfaces and streamlined shapes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some other, more concrete things along the way are fuzzy data, minimal data.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hares are also born fully furred and with their eyes open, a trait called precocial, whereas rabbits are born hairless, blind, and vulnerable, needing more parental care in the early stages of life.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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But the felt’s furred obscurity conjured novel mysteries.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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There was obvious rust, and the shooting efficiency was rough, as Ball converted only 36% from the field.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys' already rough defense took an unexpected hit Friday because of an at-home injury.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Woolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolly. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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