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Recent Examples of crocodile
The saltwater crocodile, the largest crocodile species and reptile in the world, can grow up to 23 feet and over 2,000 pounds.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Arifuddin, 53, was bathing in the river with relatives when the crocodile bit his leg and dragged him under the water, the news organization reported.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
During one of his hunts in Zambia, Rudolph claimed he was attacked by a crocodile, resulting in disability insurance payments of $30,000.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Tyrannosaurus rex skull was optimized for quick, strong bites like a crocodile.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Arifuddin, 53, was bathing in the river with relatives when the crocodile bit his leg and dragged him under the water, the news organization reported.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
During one of his hunts in Zambia, Rudolph claimed he was attacked by a crocodile, resulting in disability insurance payments of $30,000.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Tyrannosaurus rex skull was optimized for quick, strong bites like a crocodile.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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Police have charged the mother of a 12-year-old boy who officials believe was killed due to an alligator attack after escaping his room.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The hunters received assistance from another crew with loading the alligator all the way onto the boat.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plan was lauded by conservationists for striking a balance between habitat protections for pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, elk, and mule deer while still allowing significant fossil-fuel and renewable-energy developments.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jhala and his co-authors said the lions also prey on pigs and nilgais – a type of antelope - which helps eliminate animals the local farmers consider to be pests.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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As in other stores, the material mix features concrete, plaster and steel, offering a neutral backdrop for the luxury and exotic goods, with pops of red, snakeskin and leopard.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 24-year-old former cheerleader sported a white tank top and blue snakeskin pants for the first game of the season, adding a red lip and a clear bag, per stadium rules.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s because food can build up or sneak into crevices within the gasket, seal, or blades.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tighten up your house and seal windows, doors and any holes.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sign up now and be one of the cool kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The textured calfskin leather will gracefully age over time.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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When selecting the handbag materials — responsibly sourced calfskin leather and suede — longevity and quality were of utmost importance.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Woodward Jacket is reimagined in fine Italian lambskin leather with a unique silver herringbone print, paying homage to traditional menswear fabrics, a brand staple.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The doctor’s nurse gave me a natural lambskin rubber prophylactic and the directions to the men’s room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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Skip the sheepskin and go for a classic leather.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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His fans wore fur coats or sheepskin.—
Anne Carson,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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