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Recent Examples of crocodile
Did an elephant really wrap a crocodile in its jaws?
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Bryan Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
This log flume ride, which debuted in November 2024, is centered on the sites and sounds of 1920s Bayou Country, including zydeco and Afro-Cuban music, Mardi Gras, the culinary traditions of New Orleans and, of course, the region’s critters—crocodiles among them.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 27 June 2025
The previous record for the most expensive handbag was set by a diamond and crocodile Kelly bag at $513,040.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
During his nearly two years with CBP, Freddie has put his skills to good work, sniffing out 4,500 pounds of plant products and 3,800 pounds of meat – including 140 pounds of bushmeat from rats, snakes, camels and crocodiles.
—Adam Hudacek, CBS News, 9 July 2025
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Bryan Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
This log flume ride, which debuted in November 2024, is centered on the sites and sounds of 1920s Bayou Country, including zydeco and Afro-Cuban music, Mardi Gras, the culinary traditions of New Orleans and, of course, the region’s critters—crocodiles among them.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 27 June 2025
The previous record for the most expensive handbag was set by a diamond and crocodile Kelly bag at $513,040.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
During his nearly two years with CBP, Freddie has put his skills to good work, sniffing out 4,500 pounds of plant products and 3,800 pounds of meat – including 140 pounds of bushmeat from rats, snakes, camels and crocodiles.
—Adam Hudacek, CBS News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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Some assumed his body had been devoured by alligators, while others, like Mike's mother Cheryl, disputed that conclusion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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People in Florida who are worried that an alligator in a nearby body of water might pose a threat can call FWC’s Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The caves then would have been a few miles inland, near vast plains with plenty of animals, such as antelope.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The photos show a smiling Cutler crouching over a dead giant sable antelope — a massive hoofed mammal known for its large, curved horns.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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But combine them with a snakeskin boot, and the whole ensemble becomes an aesthetic statement.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
26 July 2025
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On the table in the middle of the room were silicone peels reminiscent of cast-off snakeskin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Check for seals from reputable organizations such as NSF International, USP (United States Pharmacopeia), or ConsumerLab.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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After surviving a shark attack and drifting into unfamiliar waters, a young seal’s life hung on by a thread — until rescuers rushed to help.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Security camera footage from the homes of missing kids reveals disturbing images of them running toward, rather than away from something, but concrete leads are elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hulk Hogan happened to be in the studio and body slams the kid on top of the mixing board and called him a Jabroni.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrived in luxury street wear, a $4,600 Dior calfskin leather backpack slung over one shoulder.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 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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The five most faked materials were found to be Prada nylon (21.3 percent), Louis Vuitton leather or special collection material (9.9 percent), Louis Vuitton monogram canvas (8.1 percent), Gucci leather or special collection material (7 percent) and Chanel calfskin or lambskin leather (6.7 percent).—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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The buttery-soft sheepskin leather bag is featherlight and can be worn three different ways: by a shorter top handle, over the shoulder, and as a crossbody.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The film has environmental goals, and aside from using sustainable materials where possible, any fur was made from sheepskin.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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