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Recent Examples of alligator
Mardi Gras beads were also draped over alligator decor.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said Wednesday that Bryan Vasquez, 12, drowned after suffering blunt force trauma from an alligator.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Though a sighting of the stunning Russian is as common as seeing an albino alligator in the wild, paparazzi did by chance catch her walking her kids to school earlier this month.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office determined that Bryan Vasquez died from blunt force trauma due to an alligator and drowning, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters at a press conference.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said Wednesday that Bryan Vasquez, 12, drowned after suffering blunt force trauma from an alligator.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Though a sighting of the stunning Russian is as common as seeing an albino alligator in the wild, paparazzi did by chance catch her walking her kids to school earlier this month.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office determined that Bryan Vasquez died from blunt force trauma due to an alligator and drowning, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters at a press conference.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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In at least one post, he can be seen dragging a saltwater crocodile out of the water and holding it up to the camera with his hands wrapped around its neck.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The singer, however, doubled down on wearing white with a matching crocodile Hermés Birkin bag, estimated to retail between $45,000 and $75,000, according to Sotheby's, to complete the look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plan was lauded by conservationists for striking a balance between habitat protections for pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, elk, and mule deer while still allowing significant fossil-fuel and renewable-energy developments.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jhala and his co-authors said the lions also prey on pigs and nilgais – a type of antelope - which helps eliminate animals the local farmers consider to be pests.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sign up now and be one of the cool kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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As in other stores, the material mix features concrete, plaster and steel, offering a neutral backdrop for the luxury and exotic goods, with pops of red, snakeskin and leopard.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 24-year-old former cheerleader sported a white tank top and blue snakeskin pants for the first game of the season, adding a red lip and a clear bag, per stadium rules.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That’s because food can build up or sneak into crevices within the gasket, seal, or blades.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tighten up your house and seal windows, doors and any holes.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Football Cake will impress everyone at the tailgate from its pigskin frosting design to its rich, straightforward center.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Not just for pigskin enthusiasts, the backyard is a sports lover’s paradise and also includes a putting green, basketball hoop, and soccer goal.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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