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Recent Examples of crocodile
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.
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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
Made in Italy, the style is cut in beige leather with a discreet crocodile embossing that runs across the vamp and heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
Made in Italy, the style is cut in beige leather with a discreet crocodile embossing that runs across the vamp and heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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The team then began tracking the alligator using Appleton's sonar device and found it at the bottom of the lake, submerged 16 feet deep, the hunters told the Clarion-Ledger.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Shop the exclusive here at Vogue, and find yours in black, eucalyptus, oxblood, python, or black alligator.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The surrounding badlands provide the perfect habitat for a wealth of cactus species, while mammals span from mule deer to the pronghorn, an antelope-like animal that’s distantly related to modern-day giraffes.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The pageant queen, 24, was seen in a box during the game opposite former NFL star Randy Moss in the stands wearing a white tank top, blue snakeskin pants and a large ring on her left hand.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cow print and snakeskin will take over next season's shoe trends.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
24 Aug. 2025
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The mixer's bowl boasts a distinctive walnut shade and wood grain pattern, and its food-safe seal means the bowl works hard (and looks good doing it).—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile on the South Shore this week, an injured seal with a shark bite washed up on a Duxbury beach.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The photos of her kids come shortly after Stormi filmed her first commercial alongside her mom for Kylie Cosmetics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 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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Over the past couple of years, the actress has been spotted multiple times wearing the Celine Tippi Slides, a three-strap design in luxe calfskin leather with gold metal studs and ring details.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 July 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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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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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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