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as in person
a member of the human race
they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren
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2
as in snort
chiefly British
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird
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Noun
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The bill would also require businesses that sell delivery goods, such as grocery delivery providers or DoorDash, to list a comparison of the delivery price versus the regular price if the goods were to be bought in-person at the store.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026 -
If those extra months incur large public healthcare costs, or if that person’s continued life means one’s great grandchildren receive a substantially smaller bequest, those factors typically aren’t reflected in the patient’s personal willingness to pay.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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The page gave a deep snort, hocking a chartreuse wad against the root of the nightingale’s birch.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
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Martinez and another man were charged in October with assault with a deadly weapon, accused of following the agents' vehicles and initiating the collision with Exum's SUV that led to the shooting on Chicago's south side.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Years of reading ensued—books on art history, women in art, and Marina’s life and work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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McDonald’s is spreading a little festive sneer this holiday season with the release of a brand-new menu inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Burnett tried several versions in a row: first deadpan, then with a sneer of sarcasm, pursing her lips in judgment.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Projects more as a slot guy at the next level and may need to show his ability to be impactful at multiple positions to move up the draft board.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Upon jeers from the crowd following the win, Putintseva cupped her hand to her ear to mock the fans, resulting in loud boos.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The first set of boos at Madison Square Garden broke out just 4 minutes and 50 seconds into the second quarter as Cooper Flagg took his speed to another gear and scored a transition layup to give the Mavericks an 18-point lead.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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That is, a creature once believed impossible, to not exist at all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Foy, 41, noted how movies frequently demonize nature’s creatures.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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