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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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  1. breathes
  2. speaks
  3. looks
Verb
  • Minter’s calm sideline demeanor breathes confidence in his players.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In 2022, almost 140 years after Ruskin delivered this stark assessment, the World Health Organization estimated that 99 percent of the world’s population breathes polluted air linked to the dangerous emissions created by fossil fuels like coal and oil.
    Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of breathes
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  • Her parents, who grew up in Iran, are of Russian and Armenian extraction; she herself was born in Canada and raised in Geneva, speaks four languages, and holds three passports.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These tasks resonate with our human essence, inherited from our ancestors, offering fulfillment that goes beyond economic value and speaks to our need for hands-on, purposeful engagement in the world.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of speaks
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  • Both species are pollinator magnets and both have foliage that looks good all summer and fall.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The forecast for posh property debuts looks especially bright this season.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of looks
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purse

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