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Recent Examples of paw
In the clip, Finn is seen eagerly sniffing and pawing at the bush, seemingly hopeful that the magical kebab might reappear.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Unusual pet behavior, such as excessive barking or pawing in a particular area of the house, is a sign that mice may have moved in.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Dylan even had a fan pawing through his garbage for clues.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The cubs pawed and rolled them slowly at first, before one cub’s attention was drawn to the frozen treats, which were made of colored ice, frozen goat’s milk and frozen diluted blood.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Unusual pet behavior, such as excessive barking or pawing in a particular area of the house, is a sign that mice may have moved in.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Dylan even had a fan pawing through his garbage for clues.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The cubs pawed and rolled them slowly at first, before one cub’s attention was drawn to the frozen treats, which were made of colored ice, frozen goat’s milk and frozen diluted blood.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
Verb
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Bare branches finger and rearrange the sky, and sometimes stars drill into it and mountains sharpen themselves against it.—
Murr Brewster,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Feb. 2025
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There is no exact science to fingering people because everyone has their own preferences on rhythm, speed, and sensation.—
Quispe López,
Them,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And the brand’s cream blush is a standout because each shade gives your cheeks and lips a natural glow of color that brightens up your whole look.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Swift is often closely watched at games, with people filming her every move, attempting to lip read her conversations and even noticing when her jewellery slips off.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Should wooden parts continue to rub together, Ceja says a little wax, soap, or WD-40 can help reduce friction and keep things quiet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.—
Clifton Brown,
Indianapolis Star,
17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.—
Holly Millea,
Smithsonian,
29 June 2017
Verb
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Cena, the 16-time world champion, hugged Rhodes, only to eerily smirk at The Rock while displaying a throat slash gesture.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cena hugged him, but then followed a signal from the Rock to attack.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is a delight to nose and evolved significantly over time.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The brand is introducing its fifth eau de parfum, a solar scent nosed by Gabriela Chelariu of Dsm-Firmenich, which will debut on Sephora’s app on March 20 before entering the retailer’s doors and website, as well as the brand’s own stores from March 21.—
James Manso,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Once, at a zoo, she and her children had been invited to stroke a boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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On the ensuing point, Medvedev ended a rally by stroking a two-handed backhand wide, bringing Tien to match point.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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On Valentines Day, Rihanna sat with Mayers during another break, gently caressing his cheek while the couple sat on a courtroom bench, surrounded by beefy security guards.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals.—
Aubree Nichols,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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