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Recent Examples of alligator
Unfortunately, none of that training worked out for Eminem, as he was lifted and dumped into a nearby lake and met his demise thanks to some alligators swimming nearby.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Officials contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife for a trapper to locate the alligator.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
The watch comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, with each reflecting the palette of a different season.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Even the golf ball-stealing alligator, Morris, has passed on.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Officials contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife for a trapper to locate the alligator.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
The watch comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, with each reflecting the palette of a different season.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Even the golf ball-stealing alligator, Morris, has passed on.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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The night appears still in this photo, as the crocodiles perhaps search for a moment of privacy, covered by a wall of green, only visible in the light of the galaxy above to the lucky photographer at their side.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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The Everglades is home to alligators, crocodiles, various snakes and the Florida panther, according the National Park Service.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The caves then would have been a few miles inland, near vast plains with plenty of animals, such as antelope.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The photos show a smiling Cutler crouching over a dead giant sable antelope — a massive hoofed mammal known for its large, curved horns.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The proud papa called his kids every day and played Fortnite daily with his son, Giron said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Arkansas politicians hand out tax breaks to the wealthy while our health care is cut, our kids' public schools are underfunded, and working families are left struggling to get ahead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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But combine them with a snakeskin boot, and the whole ensemble becomes an aesthetic statement.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
26 July 2025
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On the table in the middle of the room were silicone peels reminiscent of cast-off snakeskin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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After surviving a shark attack and drifting into unfamiliar waters, a young seal’s life hung on by a thread — until rescuers rushed to help.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 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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Young picked up the loose pigskin and scored what was eventually the game-winning touchdown.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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