paws

verb

present tense third-person singular of paw
as in fingers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paws
  1. fingers
  2. kisses
  3. nuzzles
  4. rubs
  5. hugs
  6. caresses
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
Definition of fingers
Verb
  • In one night, Jowsey kisses 11 out of the 15 women left in the show, even bringing one of them up to his bedroom.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The cast celebrated with selfies taken on digital cameras, kisses, hugs, and smiles, showing a chemistry that bodes well for their onscreen performances.
    — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of kisses
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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
Definition of nuzzles
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  • Hundreds of bottles of hot sauce and meat rubs line the exterior walls.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Edward rubs his lamb with turmeric, Aleppo chile powder, salt and pepper.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of rubs
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  • The 154-mile stretch of Highway 61 from Duluth to Grand Portage hugs the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, weaving among cliffs, boreal forest, and charming harbor towns.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • All of which hugs closely to the skin for a cologne that whispers rather than shouts.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of hugs
Verb
  • The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame.
    — Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of caresses
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