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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
a furry teddy bear that would be so nice to cuddle up with
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Recent Examples of furry
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
Jacquard fabrics with loose threads create a furry surface, while appliqués and smocking nod to the theme’s focus on craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
The meal wasn't for the customer, but instead for their furry friend on the last night together.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The reason is that getting on and off a tall bed or sofa can be dangerous for your furry friend and result in potential injuries.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
Jacquard fabrics with loose threads create a furry surface, while appliqués and smocking nod to the theme’s focus on craftsmanship.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
The meal wasn't for the customer, but instead for their furry friend on the last night together.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The reason is that getting on and off a tall bed or sofa can be dangerous for your furry friend and result in potential injuries.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for furry
Adjective
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The goldendoodle named Bruno is crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, and is known to have unique fur—loose curls and sometimes shaggy.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Several things may cause dark black spots on the tongue, including a benign condition called hairy tongue, some medications, and some health conditions.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
8 June 2025
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Enjoy some hairy onboard footage as this alien spaceship of a sailboat records the second-fastest speed in history.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Victoria Beckham’s kajal eyeliner—whether in a bronze, cobalt, or bordeaux hues—plush a wash of Tom Ford’s silky eyeshadow quad will add a bit of flair to les yeux.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Made from 100 percent Peruvian pima cotton, the tank has a light, silky texture that feels like a cool hug on a hot day.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Digital zoom lens cameras can reduce the image quality, displaying images that are fuzzy and pixelated.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 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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More Getty Images Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a rough week.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Everyone plodded along, trying desperately to avoid rough that hasn’t been cut and greens that never seem to lose their speed.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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“Furry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furry. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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