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Recent Examples of paw
But the bird won't give up on him and starts getting even closer, prompting the pup to start barking and pawing him before eventually running away in fear.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
King was rubbing against the glass enclosure, pawing to be let out.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The 10th weekend added $4.4M from 52 markets with the big cat pawing at $700M global through tomorrow.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
Straight ahead, not more than 125 feet away, a huge bear stood on its hind legs, pawing over a large dirt mound.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
King was rubbing against the glass enclosure, pawing to be let out.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The 10th weekend added $4.4M from 52 markets with the big cat pawing at $700M global through tomorrow.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
Straight ahead, not more than 125 feet away, a huge bear stood on its hind legs, pawing over a large dirt mound.
—Tom Stacer, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
Verb
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Helena, as the beautiful if bored wife’s name is styled, fingers languorously a slim gold necklace, often while lolling on a swing.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Matt meets Cherry by the water while fingering the mask horn Karen gave him in the premiere episode.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schauffele’s putt from 6 feet, 5 inches lipped out.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Schauffele's tying putt lipped out of the cup, giving Atlanta the first in a best-of-three series.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gently rub away any remaining margarine with a paper towel.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes even small things can rub a customer wrong.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 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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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
Verb
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There was the infamous time McMahon punished Triple H for hugging Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Shawn Michaels in the center of the ring at a house show, breaking kayfabe when this was something wrestlers didn't do.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The video shows another woman scooting under the table and hugging her knees to her chest, as shaky sobs can be heard in the background.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Camarena’s attention to detail results in a lively spirit that noses soulfully with white pepper and fresh citrus zest.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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At Experiences, revenue nosed up 3% to $9.4 billion with profit flat at $3.1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The singer announced the news on his Instagram with a video of himself and his newborn daughter, holding his baby girl's hand and sweetly stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Looking very Zen and somewhat Gwynn, the slugger stroked three singles in going to right field, center field and left field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Being tenderly caressed physically searched by a Transportation Security Administration agent.—
James Factora,
Them.,
11 Apr. 2025
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With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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