burrs 1 of 2

plural of burr

burrs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of burr

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burrs
Verb
  • In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Rapid Support Forces fought back for the rest of Friday, firing missiles from armed drones that hovered over the palace compound, Sudanese military officials said.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia fired 214 exploding drones and decoys in the latest wave of attacks.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Burrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burrs. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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