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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird
Noun
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025 -
One person familiar with the negotiations told the newspaper that the university was reluctant to directly pay the federal government.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rapace’s response externalizes four different beats, from a snort to a tear, astonishment to anger.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An adult man allegedly used falsified documents to enroll in a Minnesota high school and reportedly played on the football team.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rumblings of a shorter extension have been loud, and McDavid may be more concerned with Edmonton’s ability to put a championship roster around him than becoming the NHL’s first $20 million AAV man.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s implied that an attempt on his own life landed him in a treatment program for the better part of a year.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
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The single, meanwhile, is ushered in with a gripping bass line and an undercurrent of keyboards until Osbourne makes his grand vocal entrance, all sneers and snarls.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This is the kind of guy who kicks down a door and busts somebody’s kidney with a crowbar.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, Anarumo has been praised throughout his career for never caring about a player’s resume and simply playing the best guys.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Papoose returned the love and also sent anniversary love to his Olympic gold medalist boo on his Instagram page.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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When the Rams took a 26-7 lead in the third quarter, a chorus of boos rained down from the home fans at Lincoln Financial Field.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chimpanzees seemed to accept Goodall as one of their own, and the public was fascinated by both her easy familiarity with the creatures as well as her groundbreaking discoveries that showed just how much chimps are like humans.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether your child becomes a fantastic creature, a spell-binding witch, or something more run-of-the-mill, their expression of pure imagination is the magic of Halloween.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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