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noun

ˈflēs How to pronounce fleece (audio)
Definition of fleecenext
as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick learning how to shear the fleece off a sheep

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fleece

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verb

as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats swindlers who use the telephone to fleece senior citizens out of their savings

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Recent Examples of fleece
Noun
His affect matches his typical attire on the trail—a Red Sox cap, a fleece vest, his cell phone on a belt clip. — Julia Terruso, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 Thoughtful cold-weather features include water-resistant fabric, an insulating fleece layer, and five handy pockets for stashing essentials. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
The text is written on parchment made from sheep, fleeced, their hides soaked in lime, stretched and dried. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Both men admitted fleecing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a COVID-19 government loan program in 2020 and then transferring some of that money to Veintemilla to help fund the assassination plot. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fleece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleece
  1. wool
  2. cheat
  3. hair
  4. squeeze
  5. pluck
  6. sting
  7. hustle
  8. stick
Noun
  • Our top picks are made from quality materials like Grade-A Mongolian cashmere and merino wool that feel smooth and soft without feeling too heavy for lounging.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Underneath, Lawrence doubled down on the yellow-green palette with a lime Miu Miu wool cardigan, worn over a white T-shirt and loose black trousers.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of wool
Verb
  • There are people out there saying that the Brewers are cheating.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • There’s simply no evidence of widespread voter cheating anywhere.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheat
Noun
  • Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Carpenter wore her hair in a half-up half-down beehive and had a lollipop as her accessory — just like the character in the movie.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of hair
Verb
  • The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil artery between Iran and Oman, has sent oil and gas prices on the uptick, squeezing Americans at home.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Drain collard greens and squeeze gently to remove excess water.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • The Royals plucked manager Matt Quatraro from the Rays organization in 2022.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Orioles plucked Jared Banner from the Cubs to be their new general manager under Mike Elias.
    — Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pluck
Verb
  • Back in the mind-mansion, Ultron doesn’t admit Thomas stung him.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The rich have been stung by a surprise 20% tax on their offshore wealth, much of it squirreled away in trusts in Hong Kong and Singapore, triggering a new rush for foreign passports.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • In the third quarter, Doncic missed a three-pointer, but Jake LaRavia hustled to collect the rebound.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rosie’s care costs money, which means Harry needs to hustle harder than ever.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of hustle
Verb
  • The untraditional layout stuck first gear off to the side, making the 2-3 shift most likely to be often reached for under hard use easier to crack off.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Watch Duty exploded in popularity by providing up-to-the-minute firefighting updates, fire perimeters, and on-the-scene reports to people previously stuck navigating a fractured system of emergency alerts that gave minimal information.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stick

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