paws

present tense third-person singular of paw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paws
Verb
  • In the photo shared on Instagram, Jack Nicholson lies in bed while Keaton, who's wearing rollers in her hair, kisses him on the cheek.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Happier, at least initially, is Captain Olivia Walker (Rebecca Ferguson), who kisses her husband and young son goodbye before heading off to work at the White House.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The video shows the pup lounging around in various positions in a home setting, from asleep on the floor and over a blanket to playing with a dog toy and lying on the floor with her legs in the air as a hand rubs her belly.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
  • For a deeper dive into DeRose-Broeckert’s findings about how deer perceive scrapes and rubs, head over to NDA.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The slip-on hybrid heel features a wider elastic strap that hugs the foot, with a heel also measuring 78mm.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The fit-and-flare style hugs your chest and waist for a flattering fit, and the wide skirt can flow in the breeze for breathable comfort.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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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“Paws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paws. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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