lints

Definition of lintsnext
plural of lint
as in furs
a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Noun
  • In central dining tents, more blankets and furs make for a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The militia had first interrogated the Delaware and Mohican about the location of their material possessions before killing them to ensure a successful plunder of pewter, tea sets, furs, and clothing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Remove thick, dense piles of wet and matted leaves, or consider gently fluffing them up with a rake.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Don't leave piles of mulch, compost, or weeds lying around the vegetable garden.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 2026 Oscars were full of ups and downs, of winners and losers, gorgeous gowns and daring fashions.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
  • While the Wolves have had their ups and downs since then, the improved bench post-trade deadline has been a big story.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Lints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lints. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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