purring

verb

Definition of purringnext
present participle of purr
as in whispering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purring
  1. whispering
  2. breathing
  3. speaking
  4. talking
  5. looking
  6. discussing
Verb
  • Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Nina and Radek were whispering about something.
    Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of whispering
Verb
  • Now, new research suggests the Romans were also breathing in large amounts of lead from silver mining and smelting operations.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of breathing
Verb
  • To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of talking
Verb
  • Nature abhors a vacuum, and the Democratic Party is in the wilderness looking for an identity, and electing a DNC Chair that most Americans have never heard of isn't going to change that.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cardinale expressed concern that many will be looking to exploit any potential flaws in the prosecution's case.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of looking
Verb
  • While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Alleged Manifesto, Dad's Facebook Tell Two Different Stories Footage then shows two of the women discussing their arrest in the back of a police cruiser.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussing
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