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Recent Examples of paw
The poor cat swiftly approached the television set and tried to paw at the screen as if reaching for his friend who sadly passed away.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In the clip, Mees opens the door for the yowling Crush, who quickly paws inside and jumps up on a side table next to Cora's crib.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The results, which were shared in a study, proved that there are enough unique DNA similarities between the two for there to be royal descendants of ancient Egyptian cats among the domestic felines pawing around the U.S. today.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
During these weeks, pups spend most of the day learning the foundations of being a dog, such as running, pawing and biting.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In the clip, Mees opens the door for the yowling Crush, who quickly paws inside and jumps up on a side table next to Cora's crib.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The results, which were shared in a study, proved that there are enough unique DNA similarities between the two for there to be royal descendants of ancient Egyptian cats among the domestic felines pawing around the U.S. today.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
During these weeks, pups spend most of the day learning the foundations of being a dog, such as running, pawing and biting.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
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The country has also been fingered as a vehicle for the transshipment of finished goods from China as a means of circumventing trade barriers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 July 2025
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There’s a shot of Michele caressing her face, and another of Christopher fingering his wedding ring.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Despite a strong third shot, Lipsky's par putt lipped out and dropped him into a tie for third.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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While at 13-over for the tournament on the par-five fourth on Friday, Lowry missed a short putt for par, lipping the right edge.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Cats can rub against concrete to mark their territory and feel more secure because the scent lingers on the material longer than on smoother surfaces.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Again, once the Field School staff restrained the shark, the team of amateurs got to work quickly and efficiently, with the only mishap being a person who rubbed their fingers the wrong way against the shark skin and got an abrasion that drew a bit of blood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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After the buzzer sounded, Pope ran over to hug his wife, Lee Anne, and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Mothers crying out loud for their children, and fathers hugging their children close to their chests.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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In this sweet, candid moment, Lopez hugs her babies while backstage on the Marry Me set.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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To avoid palate fatigue they are presented with one whisky at a time, compiling in-depth notes at every step from sight, to nose, to finish.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Watching Apple Music and Tidal one-up and match each other year after year is like watching two race cars neck and neck going around a track, with one barely ahead on one lap and the other nosing ahead on the next.—
Matt Jancer,
Wired News,
15 May 2023
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Nineteen seconds later, her pass from below the basket went out to Collier, who calmly stroked another trey for a 12-point cushion.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 July 2025
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In the back booth of his local dive bar, Alex G strokes his beard and gazes mistily to his left, where a second bar television is playing the same game show but with a slimy purplish-green cast to the screen.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
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The Argentina captain caressed the ball and laid it softly on the Hard Rock Stadium grass.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Groff sang his song as Reeves looked into the camera with wide eyes and at one point, reached down to caress Reeves’ chest and face.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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