Definition of hairynext
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as in fuzzy
made of or resembling hair found enough hairy clumps around the house to make another cat a hairy mass of fiberglass insulation

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Recent Examples of hairy How To Identify Thrips The 1 to 2 mm-long adults are slender, with long, strap-like hairy wings. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 And despite being a bit hairy, his foot was, in fact, clean. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 The rules get hairier regarding what investors can do when a nonprofit owns a for-profit business, such as in OpenAI’s case. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026 Why their way of being has created controversy Those who identify themselves as therians wear attire and accessories such as animal masks; gloves and socks in the shape of hairy paws with claws; collars and leashes. Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairy
Adjective
  • But where a female-friendship show like Tuca & Bertie falls into the trap of presenting relatability at the expense of creativity, YOLO introduces a dynamic that is depraved, boozy, druggy, shaggy, and totally amoral.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The look was completed with a side part and shaggy bangs.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • This mid-Cretaceous omnivore was still actively growing and may have sported a coat of soft, fuzzy filaments, giving it a physical appearance similar to that of a small lamb.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Seated backstage in a small dressing room, Tweedy grinned beneath a mop of fuzzy hair.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Kansas played the Blue Devils close and made life difficult for Duke freshman Cameron Boozer, largely thanks to Flory Bidunga’s defense.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Parents in attendance shared appreciation for seeing teens connect with older adults, especially during a stage of life when meaningful conversation at home can sometimes feel more difficult.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Though intensely disturbing, a scene where a TV shows a distorted iteration of a character that Ohm watched as a kid rings out of place, even if the context involves his mother’s tragic passing.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
  • If true, this is obviously disturbing.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo team up to create a lusciously silky filling that was just rich enough, thanks to a punch of fresh flavor from the lemon juice and chives.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Taylor’s voice, as guileless and elegant as ever, ties together what could have been a random-feeling assemblage of tunes in a silky bow.
    Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Based on the book by Bart Baker, Honeymoon with Harry follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Even if the promo is rough around the edges, Hartline creates a space that encourages creativity.
    Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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  • Frost and freeze conditions will damage unprotected vegetation that is sensitive to freezing temperatures.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Shadow of Turkmenchay The uneasy relationship between the two powers stretches back nearly two centuries.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Residents who attended the rally said the situation has left many neighbors uneasy.
    Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Hairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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