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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
However, despite Fariala’s tight control of the tone and the musical elements, the script remains shaggy and unfocused at times.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
Continue tossing with the fork until the dough is just evenly damp and shaggy, being careful not to overwork the dough too much.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Slowly stir in the buttermilk and vanilla while stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
—Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
Continue tossing with the fork until the dough is just evenly damp and shaggy, being careful not to overwork the dough too much.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Slowly stir in the buttermilk and vanilla while stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
—Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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And those proudly showing off their hairy chests, and pimply backs, scars from surgeries and stretch marks from a life well lived.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Clips showed them adding a brown fuzzy robe to their collection, as well as tossing a baby onesie next to a pair of toddler’s pajamas, adding a baby bottle beside a sippy cup and pushing away a bottle of wine.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The eclipse — including both the slight penumbral (when the moon drifts into Earth's fuzzy outer shadow) and partial phases — will last 5 hours, 38 minutes.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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From linen and cotton to silky satin, these are my picks for chic, lightweight pants.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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They’re made from 300-thread-count sateen fabric with a silky feel.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Last year, researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable AI system that accurately interprets arm gestures and controls robots, even during running, vehicle motion, or rough ocean conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The large leg retains stability even on rough, uneven ground.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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