furring

Definition of furringnext
present participle of fur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furring
Verb
  • That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
  • Trains were slowly filling up with fans, many of whom skipped work, adjusted their schedules or were fortunate to have the day off.
    Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • With Uso taking one step closer toward another main event singles match, WWE fans are flooding YouTube and social media with negative reactions to Uso’s latest major singles victory.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • The Yankees invited him to throw out a first pitch; the Orlando Magic gave him courtside seats and fans got wind of the effort and started flooding his social media with messages and pleas.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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“Furring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furring. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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