as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a girl who loves all furred animals, from hamsters to bears
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Recent Examples of furred
Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2023
Many furred mammals have apocrine glands, including camels and donkeys, as well as chimpanzees.
—Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023
The titular character is no longer merely a greedy, green-furred and Santa-suited thief.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 29 Nov. 2022
Siamangs are black-furred, tree-dwelling primates found throughout the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 14 Aug. 2022
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Adjective
The ladybug begins life as a spiky black crawler; the garden tiger moth starts out life as an extravagantly furred caterpillar.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2023
Many furred mammals have apocrine glands, including camels and donkeys, as well as chimpanzees.
—Jeff Goodell, Time, 6 July 2023
The titular character is no longer merely a greedy, green-furred and Santa-suited thief.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 29 Nov. 2022
Siamangs are black-furred, tree-dwelling primates found throughout the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 14 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furred
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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During a Tuesday, April 7 appearance on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, the 26-year-old country star spoke about her classic look, featuring shaggy, curly brown bangs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Giants reliever Ryan Walker survived a hairy 10th inning to send the game into the 11th.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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So the molds – the hairy fungi – have spores which are released into the air.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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This time playing an underling rather than a boss, Hoskins gave one of the best performances of his career in what remains a high point for Jordan as well, a lyrical and poignant yet savage film noir filled with regret, rage, and unrequited love.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each April, Vidalia, Georgia, puts on a four-day celebration filled with live music, carnival rides, recipe contests, and one unforgettable air show.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The combination of silky cream cheese, smooth jello, and crispy pretzel crust is unbeatable—and truly iconic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sheets are made from bamboo viscose, which is breathable and feels silky smooth against the skin.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Furred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furred. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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