1
as in men
a member of the human race
they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren
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2
as in snorts
chiefly British
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birds
Noun
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Arnold's name was first brought up in the case after 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, who is believed to be an associate of Arnold, Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson and Freddie Hughes were arrested for allegedly kidnapping three men and assaulting them.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Recordings of the three men being interrogated provide the basis for flashbacks, and scenes set in Tehran’s artistic beau monde of the late sixties show the aftermath of their adventures.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Exotic species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna were seen by boaters and anglers who marveled at the sea creatures more common in tropical waters.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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After their work, these creatures became individuals with names, families, histories and personalities.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The other guys get a little head start on you.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yeah, you guys, you guys got soundcheck, right?—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After Buchbinder was helped off the ice by teammates, no penalties were called by the refs, which were met with a chorus of boos from fans.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sasaki struggled in his final start of the spring, drawing fan boos, though the Dodgers are remaining patient with the young pitcher.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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And also how large of a barrier this is in people's day-to-day lives.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Rite of Spring premiere, on the other hand, caused a riot of booing, yelling, catcalls and face-punching, becoming one of the most infamous nights in the history of music.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Birds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birds. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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