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noun

Definition of furnext
1
as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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as in pile
a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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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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fur

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verb

as in to silt

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Recent Examples of fur
Noun
The moths provide nutrients to the algae that grows in the sloth fur, which the sloth then eats. — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026 If your dog or cat regularly sleeps on the bed, your comforter can accumulate fur, dander, and dirt faster. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
Purple blossoms furred the redbuds along his driveway; here and there beneath them were sprays of yellow forsythia. — Jamie Quatro, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024 The foils can also retract, meaning that the boats aren't at risk of marine growth, which could otherwise fur them up. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for fur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fur
  1. wool
  2. pile
  3. pelt
  4. silt
  5. hair
  6. nap
  7. leather
  8. coat
Noun
  • This one blends acrylic and cotton fibers for a slightly lighter feel than traditional wool styles.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ruffled gowns, sequins and a werewolf hunter dressed in layers of wool are among this year’s costume designs audiences will see on screen.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wool
Noun
  • How to Dispose of Dead Annuals After removing dead annuals from the garden, Gifford says healthy annuals can go in your compost pile.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Early Black Friday sales are delivering discounts on the bed frames of your dreams, from plush upholstered designs to sleek platform beds and clever storage solutions that might finally give that extra pile of bedding in your closet a proper home.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of pile
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  • The couple was involved in transactions that saw American black bear gallbladders and cougar bones being smuggled into Vietnam, as well as black and white rhinoceros horns, lion teeth and a tiger pelt being illegally imported to Oregon.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Though domestic farms peaked about a decade ago, selling luxury pelts that often ended up in China, foreign farms have sprung up, threatening the business.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pelt
Verb
  • But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of silt
Noun
  • Tackiness across the forehead could make more of a difference when they’re used to brushing hair away from their face.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Acute or chronic exposure to thallium can cause serious health problems, including nerve damage, gastroenteritis and hair loss.
    — Eva Flowe November 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of hair
Noun
  • The charging documents say that while the younger children were down for a nap on Tuesday afternoon, Bryan Bernardson abused the two girls, tricking them by offering Skittle candy.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Besides picking up stains from spills and accidents, the upholstery soaks up odors from hours of naps and movie nights.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of nap
Noun
  • The 63-year-old is the leading face of the artificial intelligence revolution with his black leather jackets and fluff of grey hair.
    — Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There are colorful beads, mini leather accessories, nostalgic trinkets, whimsy characters, and even designs with a practical purpose.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of leather
Noun
  • Atop her groutfit, Rihanna added an extra dose of cozy with a white shag coat, worn slung over her shoulders.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Below, shop similar suede coats on Amazon, starting at $36, plus inspiration for recreating the entire look.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
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