purring

verb

Definition of purringnext
present participle of purr
as in whispering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purring
  1. breathing
  2. speaking
  3. talking
  4. looking
  5. discussing
Verb
  • Last month, a judge dismissed the cases against two of the three Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while officers piled on top of him during an arrest.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Police who responded to the scene told investigators Neely was not breathing, and he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of breathing
Verb
  • Facial recognition might not be new, but the ability to achieve reverse facial recognition is, relatively speaking.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • President Joe Biden will be speaking at the White House press briefing Friday.
    Conrad Hoyt, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
    Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
Verb
  • Embarking on a new challenge Successful entrepreneurs are motivated and driven innovators, looking to push boundaries and grasp opportunities and fresh challenges.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of looking
Verb
  • Schmitt argued with the new hospital chaplain James (Michael Thomas Grant) over discussing death with the young boy.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussing
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