as in creature
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
we saw a lot of animals at the wildlife refuge—cranes, alligators, deer, a fox, even an armadillo
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as in physical
of or relating to the human body
had intellectual as well as animal needs
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Recent Examples of animal
Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
With four pairs of spinner wheels along the long edge of the bag, the opposite edge supports a platform that securely holds the carrier for animals up to 25 pounds.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Ramping up surveillance Experts say the U.S. needs to boost its surveillance and detection systems now that there are more animal and human cases of D1.1.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The drawings include human figures, animals, and mysterious geometric patterns, offering a glimpse into the symbolism and daily life of early inhabitants.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
With four pairs of spinner wheels along the long edge of the bag, the opposite edge supports a platform that securely holds the carrier for animals up to 25 pounds.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Rendering is a process that transforms animal by-products, like leftover meat and fats...and yes, chicken feet, into usable materials, such as animal feed, fuel, and other industrial products.
—Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Ramping up surveillance Experts say the U.S. needs to boost its surveillance and detection systems now that there are more animal and human cases of D1.1.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal
Noun
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On Tuesday night the onstage performer inhabiting the creature created by Tahra Zafar was Arti Shah, and it was voiced by James Hameed.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Domenic Biagini, who owns and operates Gone Whale Watching San Diego, captured footage of the massive group of dolphins, estimating that there were between 2,000 and 7,000 of the sea creatures swimming together.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Thia, a Weyland-Yutani synthetic who’s been ripped in half by the very beast that Dek has come to kill.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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Now, Alesta is determined to destroy the beast that took her friend from her by traveling to Hell.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sanchez is facing a level 5 felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury charge.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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