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Recent Examples of alligator
An alligator's diet can include chicken liver, rats and animal parts, including bones and cartilage.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The 40 mm case is also pink gold and fitted with a black alligator strap.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Silva said alligators like Jinseioshi are smart and good problem-solvers.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The police department also requested wildlife officials to eradicate alligators in the body of water where Bryan was found.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The 40 mm case is also pink gold and fitted with a black alligator strap.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Silva said alligators like Jinseioshi are smart and good problem-solvers.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The police department also requested wildlife officials to eradicate alligators in the body of water where Bryan was found.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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The new species moves the evolutionary clock on dyrosaurids back a few million years earlier than previously believed, an essential stepping stone in understanding crocodile evolution, Saber told McClatchy News in an email.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Go as Robert Irwin and bring a crocodile as an accessory.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While passing near a grassland in the park, rangers noticed a herd of antelope with one white individual.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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About 1,746 people died, along with thousands of cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, dogs, and untold birds, antelope, and other wildlife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The kids' club received an overhaul in 2018.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Proving that moms will do anything for their kids, Kim Kardashian joined North to dress up as her favorite TikTok stars, Jay Guapõ and Pink Cardigan.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Buy them in bootie format or with a snakeskin finish.—
Nuria Luis,
Glamour,
18 Oct. 2025
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The barely there silhouette retails from $795 for core colorways, like Reinhart’s black pair, climbing to $950 for textured finishes like red, gold and green snakeskin.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Add ice, seal tins, and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to Moriggi, the wedding decor also included Wally with golden retriever wax seals on envelopes, and napkins with an image of a golden retriever swimming in a martini glass printed on them.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Attendance is up nearly 60% over last year at the Mid-American Conference school’s games, the university says, as fans of cats and pigskin unite to cheer on the team and the new mascot.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
28 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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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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