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noun (1)

ˈfəz How to pronounce fuzz (audio)
Definition of fuzznext
as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering a comfortable old sweater with clumps of fuzz all over it

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noun (2)

1
as in police
a body of officers of the law we've got to get out of here before the fuzz catches on to our scam

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as in cop
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk

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Recent Examples of fuzz
Noun
Gently rub while rinsing to remove any dirt or excess fuzz. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 First, a fuzz of inch-tall greenery. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 That’s because the interior fabric has a peach-fuzz soft texture that’ll remind you of your favorite cozy blanket. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Levitation has unveiled the first wave of its 2026 lineup, again turning the city into a four-day fever dream of fuzz pedals, black clothing and committed crate-digger energy. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzz
  1. fur
  2. police
  3. cop
  4. pile
  5. constabulary
  6. policeman
  7. officer
  8. constable
Noun
  • There are also plenty more adventurous hats, some lined with fur, finished with sequins and bold patterns like leopard print.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • These rugs aren’t just simple flat weaves; machine washable styles include plush classics like shag and faux fur, sophisticated patterns, and an abundance of shapes and sizes.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of fur
Noun
  • Officials asked potential witnesses or anyone with information to contact police.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The state's high court also upheld the Fifth Judicial District Court’s ruling that surveillance video showing Trevizo inside the hospital and any body camera footage captured by police were also not admissible in court.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of police
Noun
  • The cops then obtained a search warrant for Klayme’s residence and took phones and laptops from his bedroom.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
  • In contrast, why is Alice the one at a new job when her cop boyfriend is the one who hurt her?
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of cop
Noun
  • Order a classic deli sandwich or oven grinder served with a towering pile of fries, or opt for something a little more filling like Grandma’s Homemade Meatloaf topped with beef gravy.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Several British constabularies have added EVs to their fleets for urban policing duties, often using models such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Definition of constabulary
Noun
  • People began rioting in Los Angeles’ predominantly Black Watts neighborhood after a crowd watched White policemen forcefully subdue a Black man.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Sugar’s purpose in this earthly life — to reunite lost families in the City of Angels — is crumbling under the maddening impossibility of convicting a policeman of a crime in a world where the crime is the point.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of policeman
Noun
  • Syeda Sultana, chief operating officer at the digital marketing platform Vettted, spent a decade managing a global sustainability program.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As officers worked to disperse traffic, prosecutors allege Stacer sprayed the officers' vehicle with a fire extinguisher.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of officer
Noun
  • The woman was able to flee the scene and located deputy constables.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
Definition of constable

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“Fuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzz. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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