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Recent Examples of wool
To do so, definitely stay away from abrasive cleaners like wool scrubbers, and choose gentle cleaners instead.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The last time anyone saw the Franklin expedition was when Inuit hunters encountered starving sailors dragging a lifeboat across the ice in Washington Bay, clad in wool rather than furs.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
The pallium, a liturgical vestment made of wool from lambs raised by Trappist monks, symbolizes the pope’s role as the shepherd of the faithful; the pope’s pallium is worn on the shoulders, fastened with three pins resembling the nails of the cross, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The last time anyone saw the Franklin expedition was when Inuit hunters encountered starving sailors dragging a lifeboat across the ice in Washington Bay, clad in wool rather than furs.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
The pallium, a liturgical vestment made of wool from lambs raised by Trappist monks, symbolizes the pope’s role as the shepherd of the faithful; the pope’s pallium is worn on the shoulders, fastened with three pins resembling the nails of the cross, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wool
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Even tucked in a cover, your duvet is exposed to particles of skin, dust, oil, sweat, pet hair, and more, requiring just as much attention in your cleaning routine as other bedding and linens.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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None of Chandler's DNA was found at the murder scene, nor were any fibers found from her clothing, or any of her hair.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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To some, General Catalyst’s strategy looks like private equity with a coat of shiny AI paint.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Despite their lack of a coat, sphynx cats require regular grooming to manage oils that would normally be absorbed by fur.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Minnesota Timberwolves casual jogger fleece sweatpants: $60 Relax in style with these Minnesota Timberwolves joggers.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Halbert suggests storing fleece and thermal pajama sets in bins under beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Conceived with state-of-the-art CGI, the digital Stitch preserves the creature’s moxie thanks to hyper-realistic fur and Sanders’ signature voice performance.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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