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Recent Examples of crocodile
His team regularly catches alligators and American crocodiles by simply getting close enough to slip a lasso around their neck.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Later, prehistoric hunters and farmers lived in the Sahara alongside a veritable zoo of iconic African wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, a variety of gazelles, Nile perch, crocodiles, aurochs, Neolithic cattle, turtles, and an enormous collection of large trees and plants.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
What’s the difference between alligators and crocodiles?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
The son of late crocodile hunter, environmentalist, and zookeeper Steve Irwin, Robert, works to include wildlife in his internet presence and modeling career.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Later, prehistoric hunters and farmers lived in the Sahara alongside a veritable zoo of iconic African wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, a variety of gazelles, Nile perch, crocodiles, aurochs, Neolithic cattle, turtles, and an enormous collection of large trees and plants.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
What’s the difference between alligators and crocodiles?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
The son of late crocodile hunter, environmentalist, and zookeeper Steve Irwin, Robert, works to include wildlife in his internet presence and modeling career.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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People get out, there's not much waiting for them other than alligators and pythons.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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The 30-square-mile property will be home to 5,000 ICE detainees and is guarded by alligators and pythons.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Visitors can also look for antelope, mule deer, and badgers; harder to spot are coyotes.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The antelopes are threatened by poaching, hunting and human encroachment.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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As always, Kardashian accessorized the look to perfection, finishing it off with a pair of snakeskin boots and huge, futuristic shield shades (a big celebrity trend of the moment).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Over the weekend, Jenner posted a photo of her long, oval nails to her Instagram Stories, showing off the most incredible tan and black snakeskin manicure.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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But Bush and his legal team succeeded, in one respect: Bush’s responses to Lake’s petition, as well as other supporting exhibits and documents pertaining to Bush’s side of the case, remain under seal or heavily redacted.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Once closed, a waterproof seal keeps those bits from wetting and rusting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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For the July 12 event, a bounce house will be open for Hartford kids, as well as face painting, sports and outdoor activities hosted by the Hartford Department of Sports and Recreation.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Lasagna might not meet the dietary requirements of the patient, or perhaps their kids don't like it.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The accessory is wonderful unadorned and thus serves as a blank canvas that showcases color wonderfully on the nappa calfskin body.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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The black clutch featuring Schiaparelli’s signature brass keyhole detail is made from laminated calfskin with a lambskin lining.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Highlights include Lady Di’s stylish John Boyd hat (estimate: $20,000 to $40,000) and her coveted Lady Dior lambskin handbag (estimate: $20,000 to $30,000).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The black clutch featuring Schiaparelli’s signature brass keyhole detail is made from laminated calfskin with a lambskin lining.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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The town sits at about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level, includes some 2,500 residents and is known for an annual carnival on January 17th, when men dress in dark masks and elaborate black sheepskin coats fastened to dozens of clanking cowbells (intended to ward off evil).—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Local sheepskins cover the chairs, the ceramics are made down the road, and much of the furniture was made onsite.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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