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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
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Recent Examples of shaggy
The researchers found that climate shifts that underwrote the spread of grasslands allowed big sloths to arise, the shaggy mammals then altering those habitats to maintain open spaces best suited to big bodies capable of moving long distances.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
The Saja Boys are memorable creations of their own, an over-the-top collection of shaggy haircuts, dewy faces, and bright streetwear that instantly invokes the heartthrobs of BTS or Stray Kids.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Witnesses provided a description of the suspect, who was described as a male with long shaggy hair wearing a black shirt and khaki pants, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
The Umbro jumpers Liam used to wear have become coveted on Depop and the Gallaghers’ shaggy haircuts might be outpacing mullets as the do du jour in some major cities.
—Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
The Saja Boys are memorable creations of their own, an over-the-top collection of shaggy haircuts, dewy faces, and bright streetwear that instantly invokes the heartthrobs of BTS or Stray Kids.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Witnesses provided a description of the suspect, who was described as a male with long shaggy hair wearing a black shirt and khaki pants, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
The Umbro jumpers Liam used to wear have become coveted on Depop and the Gallaghers’ shaggy haircuts might be outpacing mullets as the do du jour in some major cities.
—Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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Can the Cubs feel confident that their relievers will deliver them through a hairy situation when the chips are down?—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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What to know about tarantula mating season and where to see the hairy spiders.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fuzzy covering can also wear down your dog's teeth over time.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The penumbral and partial phases (as the full moon moves through Earth’s fuzzy outer shadow, the penumbra, and into its dark umbra) will precede totality when the lunar surface turns dark and red.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These silky drawstring pants from Quince come in beautiful, subtle shades like smoke gray and navy, and are made with 100% mulberry silk with a satin finish.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 Aug. 2025
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With its long, silky coat and striking appearance, the breed is also known for its spirited nature, which can make early training an energetic undertaking.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Jayhawks’ offense should play a pivotal role in ensuring KU comes out on top. Prediction: Kansas (3-1) Game 5: KU vs. Cincinnati Cincinnati looks to get back on track after a rough first two seasons in the Big 12.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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My mother, just beneath her skin, housed a palpable rage, and my father’s cheeks were pocked and rough from ingrown hairs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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