purrs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of purrsnext
plural of purr
as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion listened to the reassuring purr of the car engine

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purrs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of purr
as in whispers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purrs
  1. breathes
  2. speaks
  3. looks
Verb
  • Candles that ‘smell’ like books For the reader who eats, sleeps and breathes books, gift a candle designed with their favorite title in mind.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In the visual, V portrays a sculptor who breathes life into his ideal partner, crafting a visual narrative of love, art, and chaos once some unexpected visitors join the party.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of breathes
Verb
  • Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Watch on Deadline Here the Iranian-Canadian filmmaker speaks to Deadline about the privilege of freedom and using his platform to tell hard truths.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • The future looks bright for Easy Scaling under its new leadership.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of looks
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purse

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