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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
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.
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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
Some believe the 13 segments or bands of the woolly worm represent the 13 weeks of winter.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2023
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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
Some believe the 13 segments or bands of the woolly worm represent the 13 weeks of winter.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woolly
Adjective
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Few pieces of decor are as dreamy as the ones covered in faux fur, and this shaggy beanbag chair is no exception.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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For the event, the actor returned to his shaggy crew cut in his honey blonde hue — coordinating his 'stache and all.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For a less hairy experience, consider trying a gold kiwi or the hardy kiwi.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Nov. 2025
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The flights through the once Category 5 storm have been particularly hairy, with one of the NOAA aircraft having to return to its base for a safety inspection after exceeding its g-force limits from the turbulence.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But in the aggregate, Marissa is a bit fuzzy.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their little ones could be seen in action, running around and trying on giant fuzzy slippers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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So do the traditional Portuguese tartlets of Emeril’s pastry-shop days, which have a sweet and silky custard filling and a golden, bite-size crust.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Woolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolly. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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