as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Now what does human development mean?
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
What else is going on Commentary and opinions The real danger of AI is treating it like a human, argues guest contributor Moti Mizrahi.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Stress is one of the most universal human experiences.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Now what does human development mean?
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Fort Worth Zoo To prevent the chick from imprinting on humans, zookeepers used reflective shields, protective clothing and even an adult eagle puppet during feedings to mimic natural conditions and reinforce species-specific behaviors.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
What else is going on Commentary and opinions The real danger of AI is treating it like a human, argues guest contributor Moti Mizrahi.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
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San Martin, which sits along the San Miguel River that’s part of a natural border between the two countries, is known for coffee, cacao and cattle.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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In digital tests, wearers used natural pinching and grasping gestures to zoom and manipulate virtual objects on a computer screen with fluid precision.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans — both on social media and through in-person events hosted in cities in Brewster and Presidio counties.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In October 2025, an attacker drove his car into people gathered outside a Manchester synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and stabbed one person to death.—
KRUTIKA PATHI,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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On top of that, UConn has looked mortal as of late.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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No one can argue that Lululemon is in any mortal danger.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can scan a QR code and see the players come to life.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested a Modesto man accused of starting a 2-acre wildfire early Friday in El Dorado County after he was found near the fire area the following day.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Among the leading superstars for the past generation, for instance, has been a troika of Muslim men.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Hubert Davis was ultimately not the right guy to lead the UNC basketball program.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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You guys keep putting that crap out there.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is expected to be finished this year, but already small creatures are making the bridge their home and greenery is taking over.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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But thanks to mad scientist and some dodgy experimentation, there is a harry creature on the loose, threatening to ruin the party.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Similar claims raised in other states by individuals without election administration experience have been thoroughly reviewed and debunked.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free in-person tax preparation to individuals with an income of $67,000 or less, who have disabilities or with limited English skills.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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