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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furs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fur
as in silts

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Recent Examples of furs
Noun
Chandeliers hang from sandstone ceilings while jewel-tone wallpaper, furs, and velvet warm things up. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furs
  1. wools
  2. piles
  3. pelts
  4. coats
  5. naps
  6. leathers
  7. hairs
  8. downs
Noun
  • Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 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 Town of Munster has enlisted help in getting residents dug out of the seemingly endless piles of debris from the August 11 derecho.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But her frustration piles up as her efforts to track the package down repeatedly fail.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of piles
Noun
  • Despite the early date, the pelts were thick and lush with guard hairs reaching 11 inches.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
  • River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pelts
Noun
  • In the campaign, Pugh poses wrapped in one of the brand’s camel coats in a minimalist room in front of the camera of Mario Sorrenti, who has a long-standing relationship with the fashion company.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a giant teacup — stripped down to primer gray — in the spray paint bay waiting for its new coats.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • The swing should only be used for short naps and never for overnight sleeping.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby’s naps to be in their bassinet or crib.
    — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of naps
Noun
  • In addition to softening the shape, Zurek also explored new types of leathers and finishes.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The company manufactures in Europe, uses relatively restrained branding and says its leathers are sustainably sourced.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of leathers
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  • As estrogen falls while testosterone continues circulating, once-fine facial hairs can become coarser and more noticeable.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Anastasia’s ultra-slim Brow Wiz has been the industry’s answer for years because its micro-tip draws individual hairs where none exist while filling in patches with fullness.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hairs
Noun
  • Big 6-foot-7 tight end Tucker Wojdowski did damage over the middle, adding another six catches for 30 yards, many tough third-and-fourth downs.
    — Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Friday evening brings the return of the Premier League and, with it, nine more months of twists and turns, quality and controversy, and, for fans of the 20 clubs involved, more ups and downs than a FIFA president’s private jet during a World Cup.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of downs

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“Furs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furs. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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