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a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies
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Recent Examples of reptiles
For those brave scientists who study snakes–aka herpetologists–the mechanics behind the reptiles’ fast fangs are more fascinating than fear-inducing.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
The finalists will be judged in a range of categories, including ones for reptiles, insects and fish, as well as for younger photographers.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The nocturnal animals feed on reptiles, birds and other small mammals.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Cameroon Death Lake Lake Nyos in Cameroon, Central Africa; deadly carbon dioxide gas suddenly burst forth in 1986, creating a toxic cloud that killed nearly 1,800 people, 3,000 cattle, and countless domestic and wild animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Named Xiphodracon goldencapsis, the new species is an ichthyosaur -- an order of large extinct marine reptiles -- that lived during the Early Jurassic era about 190 million years ago, according to a study published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology on Thursday.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Almost all of the largest plant and animal species on Earth were driven to extinction, including all of the non-avian dinosaurs and the last of the flying reptiles.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The serpentarium hopes to give tours to children and host other sessions for adults, who sign waivers, to meet the reptiles.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
This environment allowed small reptiles to easily move into the marine habitats and rapidly evolve into new species.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
The finalists will be judged in a range of categories, including ones for reptiles, insects and fish, as well as for younger photographers.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The nocturnal animals feed on reptiles, birds and other small mammals.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Cameroon Death Lake Lake Nyos in Cameroon, Central Africa; deadly carbon dioxide gas suddenly burst forth in 1986, creating a toxic cloud that killed nearly 1,800 people, 3,000 cattle, and countless domestic and wild animals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Named Xiphodracon goldencapsis, the new species is an ichthyosaur -- an order of large extinct marine reptiles -- that lived during the Early Jurassic era about 190 million years ago, according to a study published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology on Thursday.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Almost all of the largest plant and animal species on Earth were driven to extinction, including all of the non-avian dinosaurs and the last of the flying reptiles.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The serpentarium hopes to give tours to children and host other sessions for adults, who sign waivers, to meet the reptiles.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
This environment allowed small reptiles to easily move into the marine habitats and rapidly evolve into new species.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptiles
Noun
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Bring your dogs, your kids, your grandparents.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Late risers in pajamas walked their dogs, two men squabbled over a parking spot, and neighbors and shopkeepers went about their routines.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clowns come at you quickly at Fast Splash Car Wash in Detroit, Mich.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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This guy might be single-handedly responsible for generations of people having an irrational fear of clowns.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because even in a world of monsters, ghouls, and greedy jerks, the good guys still prevail.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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But note that Bill and Ted aren’t jerks — watch Excellent Adventure now and you’ll be struck by how incredibly sunny its humor is.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Archaeologists uncovered only four animal motifs—rams, felines, birds, and snakes—suggesting the artistic tradition started on a more modest note.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The two colubrid snakes in the study had fangs further back in their mouths.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Yachang leaf litter toads were found in clear-water streams filled with rocks in the forest, surrounded by trees and karst formations, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just this month, during the microburst storm, these toads arrived to soak up the late-season rain.—
Madison Knutson,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Why no mumblings of atonement for the predatory nature of capitalism itself, its core values and standard operating procedures no different from those of the beasts in the field?—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The project recently won a Red Dot Design Award and miniature models of the giant beasts are on display at Singapore's Red Dot Museum until October 2026, where they can be viewed in more detail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reptiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptiles. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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