alligators

noun

plural of alligator
as in crocodiles

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Recent Examples of alligators Larger alligators are known to eat smaller ones, which is a major factor in adult alligator mortality, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 The Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences has had alligators on display for more than 100 years, although Claude is the museum’s first albino alligator, the museum said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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  1. kids
  2. antelope
  3. seals
Noun
  • The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • The ranch houses at least 750 animals from six continents, everything from antelope to giraffes.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Animals that are also on the company’s de-extinction to-do list include the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, the ostrich-like moa, and the antelope-like quagga.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of antelope
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  • The challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The marine conservation area near Point Sal encompasses kelp forests and what’s known as Lion Rock, a haven for sea lions, seals and migratory birds, said Violet Sage Walker, chair of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of seals

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