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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
Sharon and Kelly Osbourne both poured their hearts out on social media over the death of Elvis, their furry companion.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Like many of the other eight places on the strip, the International House of Pancakes — yes, this location is listed that way in state records — couldn’t evict its small, four-legged, furry friends.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The launch of the furry drawers, which retail for $32, has been met with some skepticism online.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Every pet owner knows their furry friend is adorable, but this Halloween season only two will earn the crown as the Fort Worth area’s Cutest Cat and Cutest Dog.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Like many of the other eight places on the strip, the International House of Pancakes — yes, this location is listed that way in state records — couldn’t evict its small, four-legged, furry friends.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The launch of the furry drawers, which retail for $32, has been met with some skepticism online.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Every pet owner knows their furry friend is adorable, but this Halloween season only two will earn the crown as the Fort Worth area’s Cutest Cat and Cutest Dog.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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Her brunette hair was styled with a shaggy aesthetic with fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But as on Letterboxd, Runquist’s YouTube videos are conversational and shaggy.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By that time the show had provoked a wave of excited condemnation from commentators online who seemed most consistently offended by the bodysuit printed with the (hairy) image of a (totally) naked male body worn by a female model.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gretchen is just as bad as Tamra, two boils on the same hairy ass.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The boundary lines can get a little fuzzy.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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A far cry from the 8,000 dresses she's worn in the past, White's pajamas featured a print of the show's iconic wheel as well as purple fuzzy cuffs on both the top and pants.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hares are also born fully furred and with their eyes open, a trait called precocial, whereas rabbits are born hairless, blind, and vulnerable, needing more parental care in the early stages of life.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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But the felt’s furred obscurity conjured novel mysteries.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even so, rough surf and rip currents could spread along the US East Coast next week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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