Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird
Noun
  • This level of caring and personal openness—owning mistakes is part of being present as a whole person—filters into the business culture.
    Adam Gale, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For me, that person was Ursula Burns.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.
    Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Rapace’s response externalizes four different beats, from a snort to a tear, astonishment to anger.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The two men pleaded not guilty and the judge set bail at $500 for Bowers and $1,000 for Cantwell, and both were seen fist-bumping after learning the bail amount, CBS News reported.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • The bold scent blends cannabis, leather, and patchouli to bring a sophisticated, yet earthy vibe any guy would want for his bachelor pad.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • And most boys — 69% — also regularly see content promoting gender roles in problematic ways, such as posts suggesting girls prefer to date a particular kind of guy or use their looks to achieve their goals, according to the survey.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Simply squeeze his left paw to hear this adorable pup sing, or touch his other paw to play peek-a-boo.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Whether they were aimed at their team for squandering a home lead or the officials for the late booking of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who now faces a one-match ban, the smattering of boos at the end of Everton’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday told a story of frustration.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dust mites are tiny creatures that can cause big problems for people with allergies.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This year’s lineup includes towering pumpkin monsters and eerie graveyard creatures, reflecting growing desires for over-the-top decor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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