Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purring
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Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Nina and Radek were whispering about something.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Now, new research suggests the Romans were also breathing in large amounts of lead from silver mining and smelting operations.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms of bird flu in humans include eye redness or discharge, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and vomiting, according to health officials.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brian Cashman, though, is still looking at every option on the table.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Panama was first to appear onto the pitch after the halftime break, looking spirited and hungry for the second half.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Florida police said that corrections officers in the state found messages between Victoria and a prison inmate discussing a plot to have her husband killed, according to an arrest report obtained by TMZ, which first reported news of the arrest.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Purring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purring. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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