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also fox
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as in beauties
a lovely woman
she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy
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2
as in dolls
a physically attractive person
both he and his twin sister are foxes
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as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
she won't be foxed by such telemarketing tricks
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as in fools
to get the better of through cleverness
no confidence man will ever fox me and get my hard-earned money
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Recent Examples of foxes
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The virus has also proved fatal to foxes and skunks in Kansas that likely ate something infected, Hesting said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Other wildlife species recovered as well, including foxes and guanacos.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2025
In the movie, Gary sets out to clear his family’s – and all reptiles’ – reputation, with the help of the original film’s protagonists, bunny-fox duo Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
—Joyce Jiang, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025
There was no better place to be after a day of wine tasting and gorge hiking in the area than cozied up by the fire, keeping my eyes on the tree line, hoping to spot a fox in the distance.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
I'mPhaedra Trethan, loving these wildlife photos, especially one fantastic fox.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
In the Zootopia sequel directed by Jared Bush and Bryon Howard, brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), team up again to crack the most perilous and intricate case of their careers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Yes, McLean is also a furry, whose fursona, SonicFox, is a blue and white anthropomorphic fox.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
That mystical encounter with the fox was only the beginning.
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Just don’t be afraid to bring these aged beauties into a more modern space.—
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These Southern-style buttermilk beauties bake up tall, flaky, and golden, with a soft interior that’s just waiting for butter, honey, or jam.—
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The resale prices of Labubus started to fall after Pop Mart increased production of the dolls to meet demand, according to CNBC.—
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The counterfeit market has caught up, with 236,000 Labubu dolls seized at UK borders alone, raising health and safety concerns.—
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While everyone else puzzles it over, Coe is already on his way to the multi-faith ceremony at Abbotsfield, where Mayor Jaffrey is joining other mourners to honor the 11 people killed in the assault that opened the season.—
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And why on earth do these queens want disco?—
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RuPaul and 14 new queens have officially kicked off Drag Race season 18.—
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
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Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.—
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Place baffles at the eaves to maintain a clear path for the airflow from the soffit vents.—
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Given his extensive wilderness experience, Pachak’s disappearance baffles those closest to him.—
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For Thomas, can take many forms—from representing the people closest to her as soulful goddesses to encouraging next-generation artists to seek out and express what moves them.—
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On many occasions, these foods were used during celebratory ceremonies to honor gods and goddesses of fertility, agriculture, and life, such as Tláloc, the god of rain, and Centeotl, the god of corn.—
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Nandi is experiencing severe insomnia, tremors and psychosis, and her quickly deteriorating condition bewilders the emergency room staff.—
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The designs were puckish and gender-bending, evoking both awe and repulsion—the sort of clothing that titillates lovers of conceptual fashion and bewilders the uninitiated.—
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“Foxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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