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Recent Examples of paw
Sully can barely contain his excitement long enough for his owner to put a collar on him before pawing at the front door to get in the car.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Unusual pet behavior, such as excessive barking or pawing in a particular area of the house, is a sign that an unwelcome critter may have moved in.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
If Green is having a flashback, Worth will paw at him and bring Green back to the present.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Unusual pet behavior, such as excessive barking or pawing in a particular area of the house, is a sign that an unwelcome critter may have moved in.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
If Green is having a flashback, Worth will paw at him and bring Green back to the present.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
Verb
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No one fingered an extra-hemispheric accomplice.—
Alan McPherson,
The Conversation,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though it was initially believed it was done by head coach John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson has now been fingered as the one who called for the change.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fans have already seen queens who can lip sync for their lives, queens who create stunning looks, and queens who perform well.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The creamy formula glides on effortlessly, giving cheeks and lips a healthy, radiant glow without drying or caking.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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The constant friction of material rubbing on material wears the clothing out faster, so when there is more time, as in a regular or deep clean cycle, the garment fibers can wear down faster.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The events occurred in and around the lawless border of Venezuela and Colombia, where spies, smugglers and gun runners rub shoulders and distrust their own shadow.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is pressing charges against a man who was caught on camera touching and attempting to kiss her during a public appearance on Tuesday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a separate celebratory speech that evening, the pair shared another sweet moment at the podium in which Mamdani kissed her on the cheek.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Brown, 21, made a statement in a figure-hugging black lace gown with feather details by Rodarte.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cedar, a wood that’s native to the Himalayas but grows in mountainous regions across the globe from North Africa to Virginia, produces an oil that noses commonly use in men’s fragrances.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Good Samaritan and Nick found their skiff less than a mile away, nosed against the shore.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their surfaces demand to be stroked so that fingertips register the contrast between rough concrete and polished terrazzo.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sometimes just stroking the ball to the other field, as Andres Gimenez did to drive in a run, or rolling one through the hole as Addison Barger did for an RBI in that inning, works just as well.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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