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noun (1)

ˈfəz How to pronounce fuzz (audio)
Definition of fuzznext
as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering a comfortable old sweater with clumps of fuzz all over it

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noun (2)

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as in police
a body of officers of the law we've got to get out of here before the fuzz catches on to our scam

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as in cop
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk

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Recent Examples of fuzz
Noun
So much of it has degraded—tapes rotted to spooky fuzz, videos with shaggy images and too‑white faces. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) allows for soft, peach-like fuzz over parts of the body. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Over time, these filters can clog with buttons, bobby pins, small bits of fuzz, and more, leading to more serious issues like musty odors and drainage problems. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 This Sinestro's muzzle fuzz shares more in common with Mario than anything else. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzz
  1. fur
  2. police
  3. cop
  4. pile
  5. constabulary
  6. policeman
  7. officer
  8. constable
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  • After a quick change into a black-and-white ensemble lined with white fur, Huncho is instantly focused and ready to talk.
    — Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Vintage bags—my favorites are my old Chloé Paddington, my 2005 fur Chanel, and my 2006 patchwork Chanel.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Choudri also made headlines earlier this year after the authority put him on leave after police arrested him at his Folsom home following a fight between his daughter and fiancée.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The movement has fueled similar student protests in Belgium, which on Friday were amplified by a national strike during which scuffles broke out between protesters and police in Brussels.
    — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of police
Noun
  • The teaser also introduces Ellis’ Alex Holland, who is encountering some of the same problems Nolan did while embarking on a new career as a cop midlife but in a leafier, more rural environment — and the same conviction.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The host played an alcoholic cop hosting a talk show, harassing his guests and violating their civil liberties along with his partner, Mikey Day.
    — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of cop
Noun
  • The Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, was surrounded by piles of debris after it was stripped of roofing materials during a heavy hit from the hurricane last night.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of protesters, many of them young, dressed in black and wearing masks, threw rocks and firecrackers at police at the central Brussels railway station, before setting several fires, one to a pile of city bikes and electric scooters.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, police forces across the country have transformed from lightly armed constabularies to small-scale armies.
    — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Several British constabularies have added EVs to their fleets for urban policing duties, often using models such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of constabulary
Noun
  • Police in the Mazovia province, which counts Warsaw as one of its cities, posted a photo on X showing a policeman, his hand placed on the back of a person lying down with hands tied in the back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Police in the Mazovia province, which includes both Ostroleka and Warsaw, posted a photo on X showing a policeman with his hand placed on the back of a person lying down with their hands tied behind their back.
    — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of policeman
Noun
  • Chief digital and marketing officer Aude Gandon was most recently global chief marketing officer of Nestlé, for example, while chief technology, data and analytics officer Brian Franz came from State Street.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Jones was driving Levy’s SUV and had her phone as officers pursued him for 38 minutes, police said.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of officer
Noun
  • Jenna Ziviani, a constable at the police station, helped deliver Lyla while receiving guidance from an ambulance officer on the phone.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Thompson alerted a town administrator and special constable named Sherise Fountain, who went to investigate.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
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“Fuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzz. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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