1
as in police
a body of officers of the law
we've got to get out of here before the fuzz catches on to our scam
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as in cop
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk
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Recent Examples of fuzz
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Levitation has unveiled the first wave of its 2026 lineup, again turning the city into a four-day fever dream of fuzz pedals, black clothing and committed crate-digger energy.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
In the upper right part of the Diamond is the faint fuzz of stars belonging to Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair).
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
Keep kitchen microfiber cloths separate from clothes to avoid transferring dirt, oils, and fuzz.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That’s because the interior fabric has a peach-fuzz soft texture that’ll remind you of your favorite cozy blanket.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Levitation has unveiled the first wave of its 2026 lineup, again turning the city into a four-day fever dream of fuzz pedals, black clothing and committed crate-digger energy.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
In the upper right part of the Diamond is the faint fuzz of stars belonging to Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair).
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
Keep kitchen microfiber cloths separate from clothes to avoid transferring dirt, oils, and fuzz.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzz
Noun
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The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.
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Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
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Six people were on board the plane, including one person who was killed in the incident, police said.
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The 16-year-old killer accused of fatally stabbing a young man in the heart of Dyker Beach Park in Brooklyn made an impromptu confession to an off-duty cop just 45 minutes later, prosecutors said Monday.
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Applying a three-part process, cops worked with Google to narrow down the list of suspects and eventually arrested Okello Chatrie, who had opted in to share his location with Google every few minutes.
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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But Carron happily pointed to a pile of recycled asphalt that has a different plan.
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The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.
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The decision was made on the advice of West Midlands Police, the constabulary with responsibility for overseeing security at the match.
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My father came from a large family from Corfu and had served as a policeman in Lefkada.
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Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.
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His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.
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Some relief workers are using donkeys and bulldozers to remove solid waste, according to Louise Wateridge, a communications officer for the UN’s children’s agency in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.
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Denise Paul Hatch, a former Center Township constable, is appealing her 2024 felony conviction for official misconduct.
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“Fuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzz. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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