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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And the reduced flow of goods through one of the world’s most consequential shipping lanes could create a ripple effect that shakes the world’s economy.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Miami likely will hold off on signing a 15th player to a standard contract, at least for now, in order to see who shakes free in the buyout market.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of shakes

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The target hides in a food truck, gets on another plane, flies to England, hides on another food truck and sneaks back on Air Force One.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
The film cannily tugs on the heartstrings, pulls off classic slapstick comedy and sneaks obscure film references into its visuals.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of sneaks

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Enjoy this underappreciated gem—just beware the Frogman, who lurks in Stephen’s mind and on every page.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
But a bigger story lurks deeper in Tuesday’s numbers that could spell trouble for Republicans in November.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lurks

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But there are occasions where the error slips through without the therapist noticing.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
So, the challenge for Cline right now, as Outer Banks slips into the back row of Netflix’s library, is to make sure people continue staring at her.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of slips

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The absorbent cork protects your surfaces and satisfyingly slides down the table when someone needs a reminder.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Standing in the shadow of the Moon is one of the rarest opportunities to directly sense the mechanics of our Solar System, when the dance between three celestial bodies slides into perfect alignment.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

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