Thesaurus results for PUSSYFOOTS

pussyfoots

verb

present tense third-person singular of pussyfoot

as in weasels

to avoid giving a definite answer or position politicians who try to pussyfoot around hot-button issues

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as in sneaks

to move about in a sly or secret manner pussyfooting through the hallways in the middle of the night

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That is where high-protein snacks like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, jerky, nuts and shakes come in.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Rescuers were able to insert tubes to provide water, hydration fluids, protein shakes and medicine to Gil.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of shakes

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Below, find the best shaping dresses and slips worth shopping now.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 July 2026
This detail—along with the slim design that slips seamlessly into low-profile shoes without looking clunky—makes the insoles ideal for wearing with sockless footwear, such as ballet flats or loafers.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of slips

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Kessler catches an empty side screen involving Anfernee Simons and calmly plays in drop, backpedals smoothly, slides laterally for a stride, opens his hips and tricks Simons to shoot before swatting it away with his left hand.

— Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Opportunities to earn more come your way as Jupiter slides into Leo today.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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