AMAZON Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of amazon

as in giant

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Additional study of the hexagon and now a decagon could help astronomers compare formations on the opposite ends of Saturn and learn more about a gas giant's weather patterns, according to NASA.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
As legislation is introduced at a record pace, shifting political views are driving more proposals that seek to restrict the tech giants.

— Chris Hacker, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of giant

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At 80, Steinem celebrated her birthday by riding an elephant in Botswana.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In the process of making the film, the team is currently gathering memories, photos, videos, and stories from anyone who has encountered Happy and the six other Dwarf elephants.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

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Each summer, thousands of beluga whales migrate to the mouth of the Churchill River, to feed on small fish and nurse their young.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
And acting together, cells are collectively intelligent, ultimately building complex final forms—whether that be a flower, a whale, or even you.

— Matthew Hutson, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2026

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Particularly in the Central and West divisions, there is no spending behemoth upping the ante for the rest of the division.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Black, who helped found private equity behemoth Apollo Global Management, had been subpoenaed for multiple NDAs and to testify before the committee on Thursday.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of behemoth

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All three offer a standard proprietary jumbo reverse mortgage option for those ages 55 and older, up to $4 million.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
But go in expecting fewer of the big, picture-perfect jumbos, more size substitutions, and prices that stay elevated straight through the holidays; this year's crop doesn't finish shipping until harvest wraps in November.

— Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of jumbo

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The broken rib indicates that Scotty likely succumbed to injuries sustained during a dinosaur brawl.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
The ride started in the prehistoric era, and showcased animatronic dinosaurs, then went through various scenes of how humans have used energy throughout history.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

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