Thesaurus results for PAW

paw

verb

Definition of paw

as in to finger

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Recent Examples of paw In City’s eventful 5-4 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, Samuel Chukwueze scored the final goal of the game after Donnarumma unconvincingly pawed away Harry Wilson’s inswinging corner, despite no players really challenging him in the air. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026 Video of the attack released by the Department of Insurance shows what appears to be, to the casual observer, at least, a person in a brown bear costume entering a car and rummaging around and pawing at the inside. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026 Most dog owners have likely experienced your dog pawing at your legs. — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 This is when deer go underneath a low-hanging branch, probably one to two meters off the ground, and paw up the soil beneath using their hooves. — New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paw

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Verb

What left me feeling more sticky-fingered were the gorgeous (and authentic) Asian artifacts that were placed throughout the room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
The French leader has fingered America’s tariff regime for rejiggering the sourcing map.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Definition of finger

Verb

Scents like Watermelon Whirl, Banana Blend, Berry Bliss and Tangerine Twirl are perfect for smelling delicious this summer, so shop the full collection now, which includes moisturizing body washes, travel-size perfume sprays and lip oil.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026

Definition of lip

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An agitator is a post in the machine’s center that twists so the clothes can rub against each other, while impellers have a cone or disc on the bottom of the drum that spins.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Thyme When their essential oils are released and rubbed onto the skin, thyme plants, including creeping thyme, can help keep mosquitoes away.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Definition of rub

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The boat ramp is the business address of Graham Platner’s oyster company, only a few minutes’ walk from his home in this town of 1,200 people that hugs the Maine coast.

— Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 9 July 2026
By hugging your leg muscles and feet, the socks keep veins straight and narrow so that the valves can pump properly.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of hug

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There are many outcomes that stroke our ego — a distribution deal, a theater count, a Rotten Tomatoes score, impressions or even followers on social media.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Medina cuts the ball back, Almada dummies it intelligently and, when the ball reaches him, Messi has enough space to stroke a first-time shot into the net.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of stroke

Verb

After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
Richer, more concentrated Prosecco with delectable flavors of nectarine tart and apricot preserves with intense minerality and delicate bubbles that caress the palate.

— Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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