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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
There are people who find dogs gross — the health risk posed by dogs in restaurants is low but not zero — and people whose grievance isn’t with the dogs per se but with the owners who willfully ignore the ways their furry beasts impose upon the world.
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Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Brooke Burke is joined by a furry friend while filming poolside for her fitness app in Malibu on April 1.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyday Fresh is great for general indoor placement while Pet Fresh helps with odors from furry family members.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
While some rabbits find permanent sanctuary at SaveABunny, about 100 to 200 furry friends find new homes each year, for a 75% adoption rate.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Brooke Burke is joined by a furry friend while filming poolside for her fitness app in Malibu on April 1.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyday Fresh is great for general indoor placement while Pet Fresh helps with odors from furry family members.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
While some rabbits find permanent sanctuary at SaveABunny, about 100 to 200 furry friends find new homes each year, for a 75% adoption rate.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
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Later, other stars like Stevie Nicks, David Cassidy, and Mick Jagger mimicked the look in a more choppy, shaggy way with bangs, layers, and tons of texture—instead of the sleekness of the original look.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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During a Tuesday, April 7 appearance on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, the 26-year-old country star spoke about her classic look, featuring shaggy, curly brown bangs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Giants reliever Ryan Walker survived a hairy 10th inning to send the game into the 11th.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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So the molds – the hairy fungi – have spores which are released into the air.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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The combination of silky cream cheese, smooth jello, and crispy pretzel crust is unbeatable—and truly iconic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sheets are made from bamboo viscose, which is breathable and feels silky smooth against the skin.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The costumes, by Kaye Voyce, are almost alarmingly on target, from Becky’s try-hard dress to Andrew’s fuzzy orange cardigan.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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For example, plants with fuzzy or aromatic foliage aren't as desirable as those with soft, succulent growth.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Apr. 2026
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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 22 Apr. 2026.
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