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Recent Examples of alligator
The 40 mm case is also pink gold and fitted with a black alligator strap.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Two days later, the alligator remained close to the fast food restaurant, attracting the attention of some passersby who decided to try to wrangle the reptile, according to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
An alligator loitering near a Lake County residence was apprehended by a pair of sheriff’s deputies earlier this month, with video released Saturday of their feat.
—Richard Tribou, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Since then, Walmart has banned the alligator from entering its stores.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Two days later, the alligator remained close to the fast food restaurant, attracting the attention of some passersby who decided to try to wrangle the reptile, according to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
An alligator loitering near a Lake County residence was apprehended by a pair of sheriff’s deputies earlier this month, with video released Saturday of their feat.
—Richard Tribou, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Since then, Walmart has banned the alligator from entering its stores.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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No one else in Hollywood could pull off staring down a crocodile the size of a football field or tag-teaming with a gigantic gorilla.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Drop Preston Belt Bag Patterns and textures can do wonders to upgrade the simplest styles in your wardrobe, evidenced by the Drop Preston Belt Bag with its gorgeous, shiny faux crocodile exterior.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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In addition to elephants, the delta is home to such animals as buffalos, hippos and antelopes.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The train includes views of wildflowers, geologic formations, deer, antelope, elk, fox, eagles, and sometimes even bears.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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But man, our kids went toe to toe with them.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The event includes pumpkin decorating and other activities for kids, music, a plant sale and garden shop along with barbecue lunch sold by Amigos de Vista Lions.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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If croc, pony hair and snakeskin aren’t your thing, perhaps this glitzy new Adidas Samba is more suitable.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hudson wore blue snakeskin pants, a matching blue top and sunglasses for her sidelines appearance.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The New York Jets are flailing, still trying to crack the seal for their first win of 2025.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Three species of Arctic seals now face extinction due to global warming, while half the planet’s birds are in decline due to habitat loss.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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The boot features a pigskin leather and mesh upper, providing breathability and waterproof protection, while the Vibram TC5+ outsole delivers reliable traction across various terrains.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Karty’s foot met the leather pigskin, and then the ball found the hand of a defender.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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