Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthropoids
Noun
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The psychology that Bryk wrote for these young men is the key as to why these brutes are more lovable than unbearable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Credit to producers Tim Zinnemann and George Linder for selecting a veritable array of brutes to wage battle with Arnold.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Design There’s a reason James Bond villains chase 007’s Aston Martin in fleets of black Defenders.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the two-parter, which airs April 14 (8PM – 10 PM), the series’ central character, Amy (Molly Parker) will risk her life for one of the series’ main villains, Richard (Scott Wolf), who had killed a patient, tried to cover it up and blamed it on Amy, almost ending her career.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Glenn has been hunting snakes for 25 years.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, small, non-restricted pet snakes, such as ball pythons, are generally legal, according to Connecticut statutes.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like most common garden pests, skunks are often misunderstood creatures.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Health officials in Oakland County reported that a resident was bitten by a skunk last Friday, which tested positive for rabies earlier this week.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This Becca jumpsuit is a one-and-done outfit that’s lightweight enough to pack without bulk and versatile enough to take you from a day of sightseeing in sneakers or to dinner in heels.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their 15 Ks came on the heels of their 17-strikeout game on Wednesday afternoon in Toronto.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Expect to encounter other magical creatures and fantastic beasts along the way.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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The zoo christened the beasts Gaston and Kathrin in the Glocks’ honor.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, though the film has been described as a four-quadrant coming-of-age comedy set in the world of funny and evil clowns.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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From ringmasters and lions to clowns and mimes, everyone went all out with their party attire.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Anthropoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthropoids. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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