furs 1 of 2

noun

plural of fur
1
as in wools
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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2
as in piles
a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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3
as in pelts
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fur
as in silts

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Recent Examples of furs
Noun
In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026 The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light. — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Some de rigueur pencil skirts and shearlings fashioned as heirloom furs. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026 Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 When interactions are necessary for feeding, staff have been wearing bear masks and furs covered with natural scents. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026 Among the products listed in most price currents were cotton, flour, furs, leather, oil, animal skins, tobacco, and wheat. — Chris Roush, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furs
  1. wools
  2. piles
  3. pelts
  4. coats
  5. naps
  6. leathers
  7. hairs
  8. downs
Noun
  • Han works with Japanese fabrics, Irish linens and Scottish wools to create simple, understated and versatile silhouettes, with everything made in small factories in London.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wools
Noun
  • The smell of rotten eggs permeates communities where large piles of decaying sargassum emit ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Content piles up faster than it can be classified or reused, and AI only accelerates that.
    — Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of piles
Noun
  • The company does a brisk business in sealskin pelts, hats, mittens and earrings, as well as fancy jackets that cost more than $1,000.
    — Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Others drape seal intestines over their fins or take turns tossing sea lion pelts into the air, Shields said.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of pelts
Noun
  • The couple run an Elmhurst nonprofit that provides coats for children in need.
    — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In its early years, the owner, Sweetu Patel, stocked the basement-level store with toggle coats and Danish cardigans.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of naps
Noun
  • At the same time, advances in synthetic leathers were increasingly becoming more attractive for shoe makers in terms of both performance and production cost.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Extending the footwear offering is a Birkenstock x Sacai utility bag, available in two sizes and crafted using the same premium natural and suede leathers featured throughout the footwear collection.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Definition of leathers
Noun
  • In terms of color, the hairs are a mix of light and dark brown.
    — Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • These prickly hairs are for protection, with barbed ends that easily penetrate the skin of predators or your hand.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of hairs
Noun
  • Yes, the Chiefs could and probably should run the ball more often on early downs.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • At 6-foot-6 and more than 300 pounds, Biggers could provide Miami with an edge-setting option capable of playing outside on early downs while also moving inside in heavier defensive fronts.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of downs

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