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Recent Examples of amphibian
Paleontologists now have direct evidence of cartilage and connective tissue in the rib cage of an early reptile, revealing how animals transitioned from amphibian-like throat pumping to the efficient lung ventilation systems that dominate terrestrial life today.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
See articles amphibian Amphibian, (class Amphibia), any member of the group of vertebrate animals characterized by their ability to exploit both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Chan studies amphibians and reptiles and noted that there are more than 9,000 amphibian species worldwide, with roughly 100 to 200 new species added each year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
When 250-million-year-old fossil remains were first described in 1972, they were thought to belong to a single species of marine amphibian, Erythrobatrachus noonkanbahensis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
See articles amphibian Amphibian, (class Amphibia), any member of the group of vertebrate animals characterized by their ability to exploit both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Chan studies amphibians and reptiles and noted that there are more than 9,000 amphibian species worldwide, with roughly 100 to 200 new species added each year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
When 250-million-year-old fossil remains were first described in 1972, they were thought to belong to a single species of marine amphibian, Erythrobatrachus noonkanbahensis.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphibian
Noun
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The only way to arrive is by boat or seaplane.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Guests can reach the 71-villa resort by seaplane or through Dharavandhoo Airport.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The boost-glide system was designed to be carried by aircraft such as the B-52 bomber, delivering rapid long-range strike capabilities against distant targets.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Models are often spotted outside the shows in classic blue jeans and a bomber.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Scaling up from a small model to a full-sized quadrotor biplane is much riskier, so the team is building an exact digital replica first.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The image shows him in aviator’s garb with a biplane flying overhead.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here’s what to know: Are F-16 fighter jets coming to Boise? Gowen Field is currently home to 21 A-10 Thunderbolt II warplanes, affectionately known as Warthogs.—
Hali Smith
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Israeli warplanes have unleashed an intense barrage of strikes on the southern town of Nabatiyeh, sending giant plumes of black smoke billowing over the regional hub of southern Lebanon.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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The crash was reminiscent of a 1979 crash in Chicago involving a DC-10, which was the predecessor of the trimotor jet that crashed in Louisville.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The Army’s record had been set by a five-man crew flying a trimotor monoplane with the financial backing of the War Department.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2024
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His plane of choice hasn't changed – the TBM Avenger, the Navy's main torpedo bomber during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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Before becoming the 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush received training on the Avenger TBF/TBM torpedo bomber at NAS Ft. Lauderdale from June 16 to Aug. 16, 1943.—
Lauren Ferrer,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2024
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“Amphibian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphibian. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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