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
Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 May 2026
In the upper right part of the Diamond is the faint fuzz of stars belonging to Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair).
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Keep kitchen microfiber cloths separate from clothes to avoid transferring dirt, oils, and fuzz.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
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
In the upper right part of the Diamond is the faint fuzz of stars belonging to Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair).
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026
The device's six-blade system makes quick work of lint, fuzz, and pills on everything from clothing to upholstery while its adjustable speeds help tackle heavier jobs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Keep kitchen microfiber cloths separate from clothes to avoid transferring dirt, oils, and fuzz.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzz
Noun
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The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
22 June 2026
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Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Noun
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Weeks after the May 16 crash, cops were still looking to question the Honda driver who left the scene without stopping.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Ten thousand cops were deployed to the financial district; access for paradegoers was limited to twenty-three checkpoints.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Abandoned coal mines and slag piles – mountains of waste left over from steel, mining and coal operations – continue to contribute dissolved materials to southwestern Pennsylvania waters.—
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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The car ended up high-centered on the edge of the manure pile.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My grand plan was to be one of the policemen in one of the episodes.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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Disgruntled, the policemen stormed out of the house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Noun
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According to detectives, officers found the 14-year-old after receiving a description of his vehicle over a broadcast.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of Edinburgh.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Denise Paul Hatch, a former Center Township constable, is appealing her 2024 felony conviction for official misconduct.—
Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Fuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzz. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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