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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
  • The book ends with King Donald riding the Dragon of Jalapenos, chasing Baron Von Biden and Comma-la-la out of the kingdom as the dragon breathes fire at them.
    David Rohde, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Made from recycled materials, this top breathes remarkably well.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of breathes
Verb
  • This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • President Biden speaks with members of his cabinet daily, and with most members multiple times a week, staying in close touch with them about implementation of key laws and strengthening our national security.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • Custom looks are also a huge focus of the awards circuit.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The 36-year-old Kohli has, but the future looks bleak.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of looks
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purring

purrs

purse

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