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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up with
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Recent Examples of furry
The Shark Cordless Pet Vacuum is a major helping hand for anyone living with a furry friend.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Traveler Melissa Oddie captured video of the furry stowaway, which the airport later shared on Facebook.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
How to keep pets safe in Phoenix heat Heat safety for pets is one of the most important things to monitor when Valley temperatures begin to rise, said Kelsey Dickerson from the Arizona Humane Society, providing helpful tips to protect your furry friends.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Traveler Melissa Oddie captured video of the furry stowaway, which the airport later shared on Facebook.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
How to keep pets safe in Phoenix heat Heat safety for pets is one of the most important things to monitor when Valley temperatures begin to rise, said Kelsey Dickerson from the Arizona Humane Society, providing helpful tips to protect your furry friends.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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This shaggy short bob is so stylish with the addition of razored curtain bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Using a fork, gradually draw the flour into the liquid until a shaggy dough begins to form.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Buried deep in a mound of tribbles and emerging from the hairy pile of creatures, Kirk handles himself admirably, embracing the unfortunate situation with a sense of comedic calm that adds yet another humanistic dimension to the iconic captain's character.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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That held up as the GWG — but not without some hairy moments.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the apples cook and turn silky, the crust turns into a crumbly topping.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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This was, naturally, a full Balenciaga look, from the white cape to the matching silky button-down and wide-legged trousers.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fuzzy-looking crawlers can cause irritation and a rash to anyone whose skin comes in direct contact with the barbed hairs that cover the caterpillar.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The videos showed Chicago kissing and hugging a sable-furred puppy in the family's living room while Psalm shuffled around on his hands and knees trying to chase one of the dark-haired dogs around the room.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her current companions are a pair of dark-furred rescues named Bear and Pharrah.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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