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Recent Examples of crocodile
During the early morning hours, one of the two crocodiles, a female, wandered toward a resident’s doorstep.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The crocodile’s legs were zip-tied, and its mouth sealed with what appeared to be duct tape.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The Egyptian scribes may have avoided the crocodiles, but skeletal remains indicate that plenty of them developed arthritis.
—Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Choose between 10 unique color and material varieties, including leather, crocodile, and linen options.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The crocodile’s legs were zip-tied, and its mouth sealed with what appeared to be duct tape.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The Egyptian scribes may have avoided the crocodiles, but skeletal remains indicate that plenty of them developed arthritis.
—Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Choose between 10 unique color and material varieties, including leather, crocodile, and linen options.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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There are many misconceptions about exotic leather — notably the python, crocodile, and alligator skins that are transformed into the fashion industry’s most luxe handbags and leather goods.—
Lauren Parker,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The veteran fisherman, who is based in Kentucky, landed an enormous alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) after chasing it for more than two miles.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those changes resulted in a nearly 200 percent increase for nonresident deer and antelope tags, along with a roughly 118 percent increase for nonresident elk tags.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2025
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Massive ungulates like big versions of rhinos and antelope roamed the land.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
4 Nov. 2024
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These records suggested that snakeskin was 6.5 times more common in cavity than open cup nests.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The snakeskin leather stripes represent luxury and Atlanta’s high-end influence, while a peach on the tongue and a map of Atlanta on the insole nod to the city’s neighborhoods.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Papal rings were once used as seals for official documents.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Kevin Farrell Farrell puts a seals on the papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on April 21, 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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And as kids grow, the questions can get more complex.—
Maya Payne Smart, Contributor,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Strap options include a dark blue alligator strap, a black calfskin strap, a blue Saffiano calfskin strap or a seven-row platinum bracelet.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Fabrications also range from metallic foil-like silver and buttery calfskin with a slight gloss.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ankle boots hug the leg made in supple lambskin, while loafers are sculpted with slender lines and delicate piping.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Detailing includes a heritage side lock, top handles, a detachable strap, and a premium lambskin lining.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The endlessly versatile boots have pre-treated suede and feature UGG's signature sheepskin composition.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The inside of the shoe is lined with plush sheepskin and fleece that molds to my feet for the perfect fit.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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