as in creatures
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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Recent Examples of animals
Researchers treated 12-month-old mice (similar to a 60-year-old human) with the nanoparticles and monitored the animals’ behavior and memory over several months.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
In one snap, Schwarzenegger smiled side-by-side with two thumbs up next to one of the desert animals.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For her kindness and friendship, for her humour and irrepressible enthusiasm, for her curiosity, for her courage, and for her profound love of animals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Its Roots & Shoots program, established in 1991, also engages young people in local efforts to protect animals and the environment.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Wash your hands regularly after using the bathroom, changing diapers, handling raw meat, or touching animals.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
The center’s goal is to release animals back into their native habitat whenever possible.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
In one snap, Schwarzenegger smiled side-by-side with two thumbs up next to one of the desert animals.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For her kindness and friendship, for her humour and irrepressible enthusiasm, for her curiosity, for her courage, and for her profound love of animals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Its Roots & Shoots program, established in 1991, also engages young people in local efforts to protect animals and the environment.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Wash your hands regularly after using the bathroom, changing diapers, handling raw meat, or touching animals.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
The center’s goal is to release animals back into their native habitat whenever possible.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animals
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The game asked children to order bunnylike creatures from shortest to tallest by clicking on their sneakers to swap their places.—
Celeste Kidd,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Guides aim to maintain at least a 100-meter (328-feet) buffer, but curious creatures don’t always comply.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Best Vehicle Unleash the beasts with two dragons that eat, launch, race, and store Hot Wheels cars.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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With deals spanning across performance beasts, camera champs, and everyday essentials, there’s something here for every type of user.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Animals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animals. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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