as in animal
an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
The herbivores arrived on the planet during the aftermath of the End-Permian Mass Extinction about 252 million years ago.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In a more general sense, a carnivore is any animal (or plant; see carnivorous plant) that eats other animals, as opposed to a herbivore, which eats plants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The anthocyanin pigments that predominate in dark leaves also protect them from UV damage and, due to their toxicity when highly concentrated, deter herbivores.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
The herbivores arrived on the planet during the aftermath of the End-Permian Mass Extinction about 252 million years ago.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In a more general sense, a carnivore is any animal (or plant; see carnivorous plant) that eats other animals, as opposed to a herbivore, which eats plants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The anthocyanin pigments that predominate in dark leaves also protect them from UV damage and, due to their toxicity when highly concentrated, deter herbivores.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
Noun
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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New World screwworm, which burrows into the flesh of living animals, is a pest that can affect livestock and cause economic losses in the agricultural sector.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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After some warm Gatorade and Reese's chocolate, and, eventually, a bagel, Kaminer, a vegetarian and intermediate caver, stayed at the local fire captain's house overnight.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Vegan and vegetarian options will be available.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The excellent Champagnes, which are biodynamic (and vegan), are of course available at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Tickets -- $30, $20 for senior citizens 65-plus, $10 for children 3-10 -- include choice of ham or turkey and all the Christmas fixings (vegan/gluten free options available); for the Sunday matinee, $15, $10 and $5, including cookies, cupcakes and beverages.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2026
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Moreover, in every case, the ancestors were either insectivores or carnivores, with insect-eaters making the shift about three times more often than carnivores.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Female screwworms lay hundreds of eggs in the wounds and openings of warm-blooded creatures, allowing their larvae to feast on the living animals, causing deep, festering, life-threatening wounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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But Hilton is likely to hammer Becerra as a creature of the state’s Democratic establishment.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood Two hundred kilometers north of Cairns and totally secluded, the island is the neighbourhood, and the native birds, critters, and sea life are the locals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Snakes are natural pest controllers, eating critters that harm your garden, but too many can pose risks.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
Noun
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My bathtub seems to be a place these cute beasties like to hang out.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Thirty-two of the collared beasties are out there right now, aperitifs in waiting.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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