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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 fact that the furry little guy worked at all, ever, was a bit of a surprise to a lot of people involved.
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David Pierce, The Verge, 8 Mar. 2026
Among Mabel’s non-furry pals, Tom Lizard (Tom Law) becomes a scene-stealer.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, though, the rules that govern this furry fiefdom defy easy comprehension.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Pet parents are investing in pet insurance to not only prevent a hefty surprise emergency vet visit, but also to manage their furry friends’ long-term care, according to a national insurance firm.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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David Pierce, The Verge, 8 Mar. 2026
Among Mabel’s non-furry pals, Tom Lizard (Tom Law) becomes a scene-stealer.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, though, the rules that govern this furry fiefdom defy easy comprehension.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Pet parents are investing in pet insurance to not only prevent a hefty surprise emergency vet visit, but also to manage their furry friends’ long-term care, according to a national insurance firm.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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Unlike typical mice with short gray-brown coats, these woolly mice have long dirty-blond hair that mimics the shaggy fur that helped protect mammoths from the Arctic cold.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fisher accessorized with oversized sunglasses, point-toe heels, and a small brown handbag, wearing her long tresses in beachy waves with shaggy fringe.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Poison hemlock, unlike Queen Anne’s Lace, has a smooth, not hairy stem.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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To help keep their moisture levels in check and protect themselves from wind, desert plants often have spiny, waxy, or hairy leaves.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rosalind Wheeler Faux Silk Tulip Wreath Tulips are the flower of springtime, and this wreath captures that soft, seasonal charm with silky pink and purple faux blooms.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Traits of a Silky Mom Here are some of the main traits of a silky mom.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The plants are soft and fuzzy, and their arching stems bear clusters of upright flowers in fall when other shade plants have finished blooming.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Slip on an eye mask and feel your way through a wall of surprise elements like robber gorilla hands, fuzzy fabric, and sneakers, shutting off one sense and heightening another.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
3 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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