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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Everyone offers their name and kisses everyone else, and women scrape their lipstick off other people’s cheeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Sofia Carson blows kisses to the camera during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Verb
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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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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This pair also features a stretchy knit upper that hugs your feet, plus a memory foam insole for cushioning.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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During a May 2026 appearance on Today, anchor Savannah Guthrie noted how Brunson hugs Hargitay after every game.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
7 June 2026
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Paws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paws. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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