Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chinchillas
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026 -
The adjacent chamber is in glittering gold tiles and features designs that are themselves mosaics of jewels, silks, sequins and even mink.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But if we’re all getting corralled to this area by this little Bugs Bunny rabbit?—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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The white rabbit dives down the hole.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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It's spread by high-risk animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes, coyotes and groundhogs as well as domestic animals like cats, dogs and ferrets.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That includes foxes, minks, muskrats, otters, least weasels and bobcats.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now native Spartina grasses have returned, as have muskrats and threatened bird species.—
Kyra Morris,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lundberg’s confidence reflects that of his players, who’ve been instilled with the vision of being honey badgers.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Faced with an impossible choice, Emmy unites rabbits, foxes and badgers, proving that the true magic of Easter is courage, unity and sharing its light with all.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The replacement seals worked normally during a second fueling test last week, and no problems were found.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The virus is considered to be a low risk to humans, but officials said people should avoid approaching the seals and keep pets away from the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Deer, elk, foxes, and other animals called the forest home.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Others dressed as cats and foxes perched in the branches of trees, keeping their distance from curious onlookers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Chinchillas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chinchillas. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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