caws

Definition of cawsnext
plural of caw

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caws
Noun
  • As evening falls, the clink of pints and bursts of cackles spill from Pat Collins Pub—where locals swap stories to the rhythm of fiddle tunes beneath an Irish twilight.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The duo jumped and screamed in celebration, with their dogs joining the fun with a few barks and squeals.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Peppermint is a classic option, but the world of chocolate barks is so much broader than just that one flavor.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Wrestlers are rewarded for greater effort, more force and louder grunts.
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Caws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caws. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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