Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paws
Verb
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Our connection was a bit like that [snaps fingers].—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026 -
Elton John might have stepped into Christmas, but Christina Aguilera is diving into it fingers-first.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Assertively claim your space while Mars kisses Pluto in the skies.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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But then, blonde-haired Ryan (Stacy Clausen) kisses Naim (Joe Bird) while pinning him down on the ground.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Mackay/Facebook At the end of the video, Mackay can be seen standing on the doorway, surveying the damage, as one of the dogs nuzzles him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This might happen because antler rubs strip bark away, revealing lignin-rich inner wood that reemits the longer wavelengths in a way bark does not.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, Martin’s blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, including schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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They’re made with the brand’s signature four-way stretch fabric that hugs your body with a comfortable yet snug fit.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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If the system hugs the coast, a nor'easter will bring snow to coastal areas of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Paws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paws. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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