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also fox
1
as in beauties
a lovely woman
she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy
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2
as in dolls
a physically attractive person
both he and his twin sister are foxes
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as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she won't be foxed by such telemarketing tricks
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as in fools
to get the better of through cleverness
no confidence man will ever fox me and get my hard-earned money
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Recent Examples of foxes
Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The foxes were moved to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Peacock said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
As such, its mass of untamed, scrubby green can today be traipsed through on foot or horseback, via ethereal blue coves such as Cala Marinella, the odd wandering fox and to the soothing rhythm of Aleppo pines rustling in the hot wind.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Unlike coyotes, which often range even in daytime as pairs or small family groups, bobcats and foxes spend the winter roaming their territory in solitude.
—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Wild mammals can also become infected, especially those that scavenge on birds such as foxes.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The fourth photo was captured a week later, when the fox returned for another round of aurora chasing.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
That mystical encounter with the fox was only the beginning.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Other wildlife species recovered as well, including foxes and guanacos.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2025
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Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The foxes were moved to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Peacock said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
As such, its mass of untamed, scrubby green can today be traipsed through on foot or horseback, via ethereal blue coves such as Cala Marinella, the odd wandering fox and to the soothing rhythm of Aleppo pines rustling in the hot wind.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Unlike coyotes, which often range even in daytime as pairs or small family groups, bobcats and foxes spend the winter roaming their territory in solitude.
—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Wild mammals can also become infected, especially those that scavenge on birds such as foxes.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The fourth photo was captured a week later, when the fox returned for another round of aurora chasing.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
That mystical encounter with the fox was only the beginning.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Other wildlife species recovered as well, including foxes and guanacos.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foxes
Noun
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Snow on trees is one of nature’s beauties in winter, transforming snowy woods into a magical winter wonderland.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now the museum has it, along with my students’ notes of appreciation, and the kids’ drawings, and a Russian Soviet Republic flag, and the dolls from the little girls.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Already last November, Spring ensured that characters featured in the parade, from Pac-Man to Labubu dolls, were also prominently displayed in its stores.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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While everyone else puzzles it over, Coe is already on his way to the multi-faith ceremony at Abbotsfield, where Mayor Jaffrey is joining other mourners to honor the 11 people killed in the assault that opened the season.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sarah has a chat with the queens that’s totally fine.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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Instead of kings and queens cunningly maneuvering their armies against their enemies, there’s only an ox of a man and a bald little boy, neither of whom exhibits a clearly superior intellect.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Place baffles at the eaves to maintain a clear path for the airflow from the soffit vents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Given his extensive wilderness experience, Pachak’s disappearance baffles those closest to him.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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For Thomas, can take many forms—from representing the people closest to her as soulful goddesses to encouraging next-generation artists to seek out and express what moves them.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Nandi is experiencing severe insomnia, tremors and psychosis, and her quickly deteriorating condition bewilders the emergency room staff.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The designs were puckish and gender-bending, evoking both awe and repulsion—the sort of clothing that titillates lovers of conceptual fashion and bewilders the uninitiated.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Foxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxes. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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