plural huskies
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: a heavy-coated working dog of the New World arctic region
Examples of husky in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
a voice that was husky from an afternoon of cheering on the team
Adjective (2)
a husky weight lifter
the neighbors bought a fairly husky lawn mower for their small yard
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Now, at only 23 years old, he's gone viral for his warm, husky voice and his Noah Kahan meets Zach Bryan country-folk sound.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
According to Ketchum, both dogs — one of which was a husky mix — have been euthanized, and police are investigating the incident.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 July 2025
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Adjective
The 2006 adventure film revolves around a team of husky sled dogs struggling to survive in Antarctica after a devastating snowstorm—and Ilardi quickly realized that Atlas was paying attention.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Now, at only 23 years old, he's gone viral for his warm, husky voice and his Noah Kahan meets Zach Bryan country-folk sound.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
Dogs currently available for adoption include everything from pitbulls and mixed breeds to huskies and even a Belgian Malinois.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
According to Ketchum, both dogs — one of which was a husky mix — have been euthanized, and police are investigating the incident.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 July 2025
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“Husky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husky. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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