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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur
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as in to silt
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Recent Examples of fur
USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Whether feathered or furred, all of these animals belong to the same political species: the bird-dogger.
—Samuel Ashworth, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2020
CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
This Levoit is down 30%, and a master of hair and fur removal.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Without the companion app, FurReal is still a responsive robot who makes calm, happy noises when kids pet it on its furred back, or barks a warning when its tail is tweaked.
—USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Whether feathered or furred, all of these animals belong to the same political species: the bird-dogger.
—Samuel Ashworth, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2020
Verb
Pitun Rassamee came to compete with his 3-year-old buffalo with white fur.
—CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
This Levoit is down 30%, and a master of hair and fur removal.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur
Noun
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These boots are ankle height to provide a bit of coverage, and feature a wool lining, sockliner, and an outsole made of sugarcane.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though they are considered color-safe, oxygen bleach stain removers shouldn't be used on wool or silk and can sometimes cause bleach spots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nearly every one who had taken deer had noticed the disappearance of gut piles by the next day.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tens of billions of tons sit idle in waste piles and marginal deposits, overlooked by industry but still rich with potential.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time to hunt beavers for their pelts.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rock was originally silt on the seafloor that, it's argued, hosted early microbial life that was buried by more silt, leaving the carbon as their remains.—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
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Historically, the region itself was created by the natural flooding and silting processes of the Mississippi River, which flows across the breadth of the state before spilling into the Gulf of America.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The hairs on the back of the neck still stand up now when thinking of the post-match celebrations after David Seaman’s penalty save dumped out Spain in the quarter-finals.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This Levoit is down 30%, and a master of hair and fur removal.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other standout features include a robust 11-day battery life, onboard music storage, nap tracking, and a specialized wheelchair mode.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crafted with 100 percent cow leather, the bag is durable and built to handle everyday wear and tear.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The twins displayed just how different their styles on the red carpet, but still agreed that leather footwear was the way to go for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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For Christmas 2024, Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte embraced tartan dressing with their ensembles, coordinating the Princess of Wales’ vibrant forest green McQueen coat and blue and green tartan scarf with the 10-year-old’s coat.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The denim was paired with everything from cropped leather jackets and puffers to long fur coats.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Fur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fur. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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