as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
listened to the reassuring purr of the car engine
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as in to whisper
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Recent Examples of purr
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And while Disney reported some less upbeat news from its Parks division, its blockbuster machine is once again purring along, with Inside Out 2 and the new Deadpool movie dominating the box office.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
These loyal companions love their humans unconditionally, greeting them at the door with a wagging tail or curling up at the foot of the bed, purring gently.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
And while Disney reported some less upbeat news from its Parks division, its blockbuster machine is once again purring along, with Inside Out 2 and the new Deadpool movie dominating the box office.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purr
Verb
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Baptismal registers and legal documents whisper snippets of her life story: Born in Danville, Kentucky, in 1808.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yet, a quiet sensuality whispered beneath the structure.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the center, there were pleas for neighborhood investment, hope of revitalization, and murmurs about reparations.—
Nicholas Lalla,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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The timing of Adam Wharton’s introduction in Crystal Palace’s 2-1 defeat by Everton may have denied the Selhurst Park crowd that murmuring of excitement that would ordinarily greet his appearance, but his contribution in the second half more than made up for it.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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As the sounds of birds chirping echoed in the room, so did the shutters of cameras and the flittering around the more than 20 A-list guests who sat front row at the fashion event.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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All game, the Rays had chirped from their dugout at Sabathia for pitching inside and then hitting Jake Bauers on the hand.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Photo: Courtesy of AMPAS The Winners … Best Picture: The Last Emperor Best Actor: Michael Douglas, Wall Street Best Actress: Cher, Moonstruck Best Director: Bernardo Bertolucci, The Last Emperor Half of the fun of poring over class photos is gasping at the most famous face tucked into the lineup.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The audience gasped seeing a lion cub cowering inside.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ford decided to mouth his last name at the end, a decision that caused observers to break out in laughter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Residents should limit their time outside and dress warmly, making sure to cover their head, face and mouth with a knit hat or scarf, protect their hands with mittens or gloves, wear several layers of loose-fitting clothes and put on water-resistant shoes or boots.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Witnesses speak at Wednesday's hearing Wednesday's hearing was about whether Syed should be resentenced, something allowed by a 2021 state law that permits people convicted of crimes as juveniles to have their sentences reviewed.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Historically speaking, inference was viewed as being less compute-intensive than training, which is why the competitive risks to Nvidia seemed more significant there.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cartel bosses are breathing down his neck and a young upstart has been posing as the new guy in town eager to purchase the club.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rather than cramming Wicked into a condensed, oversimplified adaptation, this move allowed the filmmakers to: Deepen the storytelling – giving pivotal moments the space to breathe rather than rushing through them.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Purr.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purr. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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