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Recent Examples of crocodile
Other countries, which seemingly have properly insulated houses, have less requirement for such devices and went for ‘crocodile’ or ‘railway barrier’.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
An American crocodile found shot in the head with a metal fishing spear in the Florida Keys in October died Friday at Zoo Miami, where it was being treated.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
The beloved 8-foot-long crocodile named Britney Spears was first discovered swimming with a spear stuck in the back of her head near mile marker 101 in Key Largo in late October.
—Julia Falcon, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Lacoste claimed that the French brand reduced the environmental footprint of its Spring/Summer 2025 Kids collection by comparing it to the crocodile company’s SS22 collection.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
An American crocodile found shot in the head with a metal fishing spear in the Florida Keys in October died Friday at Zoo Miami, where it was being treated.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
The beloved 8-foot-long crocodile named Britney Spears was first discovered swimming with a spear stuck in the back of her head near mile marker 101 in Key Largo in late October.
—Julia Falcon, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Lacoste claimed that the French brand reduced the environmental footprint of its Spring/Summer 2025 Kids collection by comparing it to the crocodile company’s SS22 collection.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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And no one at the hotel had ever mentioned the incident again, out of respect for the alligator hunter’s feelings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Along with black sunglasses and tan Ugg boots, Lawrence topped off the wintry ensemble with The Row's burgundy alligator Lady Bag.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bella Italia is known for game dishes such as ostrich, pheasant, antelope, venison, elk, caribou and bison along with house grappa.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Dec. 2025
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One room held a sculpture of a lion devouring an antelope.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
23 Dec. 2025
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Thus far, the Air Jordan Mule has been seen in the aforementioned Luminous Green and snakeskin looks along with pony hair cow print, black and burgundy patent leather and soft suede.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Hudson, who recently returned to cheerleading, continued her sartorial snakeskin theme at UNC's final game with her sheer pants, which had a blue snakeskin print and flared edges.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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That rise was clearest when 35-year-old cofounder Ben Palka was ushered into the Pentagon orbit by Pete Hegseth to speak in October behind the Department of War seal at one of Hegseth’s Christian prayer and worship services.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Here, a look at the new kids on the block, arriving just in time for the season.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Elk Grove city leaders are now taking steps to ban kids from parking off campus.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The boot is made from 100 percent calfskin and features a slouch design throughout the shaft that gathers around the ankle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
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Case in point: Thanks to the calfskin material, the Alohas TB.490 Rife Genuine Calf Hair Sneakers give that cowboy feel without the overcommitment.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
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Over the holidays, Sink, a Prada ambassador, posed with a Prada Nappa Petit Sac Mini Bucket Bag in cherry lambskin leather on Instagram.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Made of pebbled leather and lambskin trim, the chic bag is durable, which helps keep its exaggerated U-shape.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Made of genuine sheepskin and lined with UggPlush, this shoe is cute, comfortable, and of the highest quality.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
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The lightweight, flexible rubber sole makes moving in these Uggs surprisingly easy, while the soft sheepskin insole cushions every step, proving that cozy can be equally comfortable.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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