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also wooly
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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
still had a water bed and a woolly coverlet on top of it
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Recent Examples of woolly
These static, profile views often depict male and female elk, sometimes with calves, and occasionally alongside other Ice Age fauna such as mammoths, woolly rhinos, and ostriches.
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Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
Elsewhere in the world lived terror birds taller than an adult human, wombats the size of cars, woolly rhinos, a variety of elephants with unusual tusks and other creatures.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Though a woolly rhinoceros would be rather large prey for wolves to hunt, the piece of woolly rhino skin in one pup’s stomach is proof of the canids’ diet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Changes to other genes related to the development and structure of hair follicles also gave it a woolly hair texture, wavy coat and curled whiskers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
Elsewhere in the world lived terror birds taller than an adult human, wombats the size of cars, woolly rhinos, a variety of elephants with unusual tusks and other creatures.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Though a woolly rhinoceros would be rather large prey for wolves to hunt, the piece of woolly rhino skin in one pup’s stomach is proof of the canids’ diet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Changes to other genes related to the development and structure of hair follicles also gave it a woolly hair texture, wavy coat and curled whiskers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woolly
Adjective
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As for Myers' short, textured locks, hairstylist DJ Quintero had rom-com queen Meg Ryan in mind; specifically her shaggy look in When Harry Met Sally.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Big curly cuts, bold afros, tight fades, shaggy layers, or a sharp bob—that’s my zone.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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But most plumbers recommend cleaning out the drain once a month to prevent the kind of nasty buildup that can get you into a hairy situation.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The role that alcohol and sugary drink consumption truly plays in hair health is still fuzzy.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lapuniot Oversized Mohair Sweater Inspired by Gigi Hadid Speaking of airport attire, Hadid co-signed the travel-friendly trend when arriving at JFK Airport in a fuzzy, bubblegum pink cardigan.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hares are also born fully furred and with their eyes open, a trait called precocial, whereas rabbits are born hairless, blind, and vulnerable, needing more parental care in the early stages of life.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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But the felt’s furred obscurity conjured novel mysteries.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Homers reheat Royals’ cold offense The Royals’ offense has hit another rough patch.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Woolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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