furring

Definition of furringnext
present participle of fur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for furring
Verb
  • Soccer fans have already been filling seats at new businesses like El Tesoro, the Irish Exit, Glide Pizza and the immersive entertainment destination Cosm.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
    Helena Carpio, Washington Post, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Xenophobia has enveloped South Africa for years, and now a rising tide of anti-migrant views is flooding the country.
    Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 29 June 2026
  • Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
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“Furring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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