fox
noun
any of several carnivores of the dog family, especially those of the genus Vulpes, smaller than wolves, having a pointed, slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail.
foxes
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pluralof fox.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof fox (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
foxnounany of several carnivores of the dog family, especially those of the genus Vulpes, smaller than wolves, having a pointed, slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail.
Example Sentences
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True, in the nearly two decades that she’s been creating plush figures, she’s produced charmingly minimalistic foxes, cats and buffalo fit for a nursery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The charity said careful monitoring, in partnership with the farmers on whose land the birds nested, meant the nests were protected by fences to exclude ground predators such as foxes.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Other fringe candidates are also making plans to run, including two foxes: a man who dresses as a fox to raise awareness for protecting wildlife, and actor-turned-activist Laurence Fox.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The researchers note that the apparent effects on vegetation, foxes, and rabbits could also have been influenced by environmental factors such as changes in fog patterns or temperature.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
The company of these two young foxes drew him, whether he was welcomed or not.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
