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Recent Examples of paw
For much of the nineteenth century, dolls were made at home from corn husks, clothing scraps, and the like, or produced from expensive, fragile bisque porcelain and kept high up on shelves to be admired by grownup collectors, not pawed by clumsy kids.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
After one of the cats gently pawed at his leg, Parson affectionately petted the feline several times.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 Dec. 2025
On a Saturday afternoon, the store is brimming with 20-somethings pawing through shelves of old records.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
After one of the cats gently pawed at his leg, Parson affectionately petted the feline several times.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 Dec. 2025
On a Saturday afternoon, the store is brimming with 20-somethings pawing through shelves of old records.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paw
Verb
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Some tropical species, like paddle grass, have long, threadlike stigmas that finger the water for pollen.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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In this way, the team was able to label specific internal regions corresponding to finger angles.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Ralph Fiennes' Dr. Ian Kelson literally lip syncs for his life.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Jan. 2026
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Juicy sobs into Athena’s arms, and Kenya freaks out about potentially having to lip sync against Juicy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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An employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds at the sushi bar, and the inspector wants to see 10-15 seconds of your hands rubbing each other.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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His son Bret recalled his father’s postgame smiles, hugs and kisses with his wife of 58 years Debbie.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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They were seen hugging at the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico in October 2023, strolling ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas in November 2024 and holding hands at the Grand Prix of Miami in 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Russini resigned from The Athletic earlier this month amid mounting criticism over her relationship with Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, after being photographed hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Sedona, Arizona.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The plane went down, apparently nose first, about 14 miles northwest of Miami International.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scents were nosed by Lyn Harris and developed via Robertet, and the bottles — inspired by 19th century Chinese snuff bottles — feature porcelain caps designed by Jonathan Yamakami.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In her first varsity at-bat the next day against Lincoln-Way Central, Krauchun stroked a single up the middle.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ferrer then went back to the sinker, placed the 98 mph pitch on the outside edge of the plate and Merrill stroked it to left, clearing the bases for a walk-off win in front the remnants of a sellout crowd of 46,095.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Paw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paw. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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