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furred

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verb

past tense of fur

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of furred
Verb
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 The hybrid is a short-furred bear that is more adept at handling hot temperatures than the grizzly. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 June 2022 Doosan Digital Innovation is selling NFTs of the team's players and blue-furred bear mascot. Brian Jackson, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for furred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furred
Adjective
  • There’s also a great romantic sub-plot involving Andy torn between two dudes, the shaggy, non-industry, great grill-cheesemaking Nate (Entourage‘s Adrian Grenier) and a fellow fashion industry colleague Christian Thompson played by Simon Baker.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
  • The boy, whose head is full of shaggy black hair, is the youngest in his household of six.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • Small, hairy hominids emerge — but the twist is that Superman must protect these Mole Men from the prairie mob who want to shoot the outsiders on sight.
    Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.
    Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Shaw has the benefit of hitting in a lineup filled with talent.
    Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.
    Essence, Essence, 27 June 2025
  • Soft, stretchy, and silky smooth, AirEssentials is definitely worth the hype.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 June 2025

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“Furred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furred. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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