paws

Definition of pawsnext
present tense third-person singular of paw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paws
Verb
  • 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
  • Inspired, Larry grabs a random woman and kisses her on the mouth.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Everyday exchanges feel softer as romantic Venus kisses elusive Neptune in your 3rd House of Contact, which nudges you to speak from the heart.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
  • What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Lake County portion hugs the shoreline south to Lake Cook Road and continues west to the eastern part of Buffalo Grove.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In the pictures, Sarah wore an ash gray cardigan, her thick brunette hair shoulder-length; Elena, in a flowery dress, hugs her mom in one photo.
    Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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