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
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
The moth was female, her furred body already heavy with eggs.
—Jackie Polzin, Star Tribune, 6 July 2021
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Adjective
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
The moth was female, her furred body already heavy with eggs.
—Jackie Polzin, Star Tribune, 6 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furred
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Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.—
Cyril E. Holland,
Outdoor Life,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Anousheh’s role is to incentivize breakthroughs in areas like carbon removal, space exploration, clean water, and longevity—big, hairy problems that can't be solved on a tight deadline or narrow budget.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Black hairy tongue is a benign condition characterized by an abnormal coating of carpet-like papillae on the top surface of the tongue.9 Accidental ingestion during gargling: Hydrogen peroxide solutions up to 9% are usually safe to consume if swallowed while gargling.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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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
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Shaw has the benefit of hitting in a lineup filled with talent.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pedals are made from a silky polyurethane material, while the stems feature a metal wire base that is wrapped in plastic.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The palate is silky smooth yet robust, showcasing flavors of brown sugar, dark stone fruit, cinnamon bark, and sweet tobacco.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Furred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furred. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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