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Recent Examples of alligator
Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida’s economy, helping sustain millions of people who live around its periphery.
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Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The alligator was discovered at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville, leading to a risky rescue operation.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The event will be held June 14 and 15 at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., and will feature thousands of pounds of crawfish flown in from Louisiana alongside Southern staples like gumbo, frog legs, beignets and alligator bites.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is like Godzilla compared to the blue bellied lizards and alligator lizards one typically sees in parks and trails around Northern California.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
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Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The alligator was discovered at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville, leading to a risky rescue operation.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The event will be held June 14 and 15 at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., and will feature thousands of pounds of crawfish flown in from Louisiana alongside Southern staples like gumbo, frog legs, beignets and alligator bites.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
The Argentine black and white tegu lizard is like Godzilla compared to the blue bellied lizards and alligator lizards one typically sees in parks and trails around Northern California.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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There are many differences between alligators and crocodiles.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Visitors can also look for antelope, mule deer, and badgers; harder to spot are coyotes.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The antelopes are threatened by poaching, hunting and human encroachment.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Often, wealthy parents pay Riley, a director and senior admissions consultant at Ivy Academic Prep, to help guide their kids when applying for college.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The hilarious comedian brings the heat (and the guilt trips) in her Hulu debut special, taking aim at husbands, kids, in-laws, and anyone who dares question an Indian mom’s wisdom.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
Noun
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As always, Kardashian accessorized the look to perfection, finishing it off with a pair of snakeskin boots and huge, futuristic shield shades (a big celebrity trend of the moment).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Over the weekend, Jenner posted a photo of her long, oval nails to her Instagram Stories, showing off the most incredible tan and black snakeskin manicure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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Once closed, a waterproof seal keeps those bits from wetting and rusting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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These are people who are cutting through the water with a silhouette that resembles a seal, wearing black neoprene, which is modeled after seal blubber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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