FUZZ Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

ˈfəz

Definition of fuzz

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)

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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civilian

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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

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Noun

And February’s annual Festival du Voyageur is one of Canada’s largest winter festivals, featuring huge snow sculptures, music, and cultural interpreters who bring the fur-trade era to life.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026
Beyond accessories, Chiuri is exploring how Fendi’s expertise in leather and fur can translate into new materials and techniques.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fur

Noun

Beginning in the late 1990s, O’Neal has worked part-time with several police departments and even became a reserve officer in both Los Angeles and Miami.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Roseville police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of a homeless woman downtown earlier this week, authorities said.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of police

Noun

In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Even as a former cop, he was shocked by the state of the place.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of cop

Noun

CoreWeave’s vast debt pile has been the subject of controversy in the past.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Relocate Leaf Litter and Wood Piles Leaf litter, wood piles, and other yard debris offer shelter not only to pests but also to beneficial insects and wildlife.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

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

Hanuman inspires him to avenge the rape of his mother by a corrupt policeman working for a deceitful Hindu nationalist spiritual leader.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
When plans were made for a visit to Japan by President Eisenhower in 1960—it was eventually called off—there weren’t enough policemen to guard his route into Tokyo, so the yakuza were mobilized to help.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of policeman

Noun

Kering, which welcomed veteran automobile executive Luca de Meo as chief executive officer in September 2025, seems in a mood to shake up the group’s creative ranks.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Upon entering the school building, Krantz said, officers confirmed that the suspect was dead and found the four other people who died from their injuries, and their families have been notified.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 16 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

Definition of constable

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