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an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivores
Spiral Diner serves vegan comfort food that will satisfy herbivores and carnivores alike.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Voles are herbivores that cause garden damage by eating plant materials such as flowers, ornamentals, bulbs, and the bark of trees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
As herbivores, deer enjoy snacking on vegetables, fruits, and foliage, potentially causing significant damage to your landscape.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.
—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
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
Cattle, deer and other large herbivores disturb the abodes of bacteria.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Apex predators and massive herbivores shared a landscape that would be virtually unrecognizable to anyone walking through modern Taiwan.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Voles are herbivores that cause garden damage by eating plant materials such as flowers, ornamentals, bulbs, and the bark of trees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
As herbivores, deer enjoy snacking on vegetables, fruits, and foliage, potentially causing significant damage to your landscape.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.
—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
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
Cattle, deer and other large herbivores disturb the abodes of bacteria.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Apex predators and massive herbivores shared a landscape that would be virtually unrecognizable to anyone walking through modern Taiwan.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivores
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Another provision allows pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter for adults without a prescription.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mosaic tiles will be added to the animals depicted in and along the river, according to the proposal.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That included looking at everything from the average cost of groceries for vegetarians and vegans, the number of restaurants with vegetarian and vegan offerings, and for the vegetarian lifestyle, the availability of vegan and vegetarian festivals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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That included looking at everything from the average cost of groceries for vegetarians and vegans, the number of restaurants with vegetarian and vegan offerings, and for the vegetarian lifestyle, the availability of vegan and vegetarian festivals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The critters are chomping at the bit.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Everywhere The ants are guaranteed to go marching into your home this spring; these critters are the most active spring pests.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Abby’s Magical Beasties, where one of the beasties goes missing, and Abby must problem-solve.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a horrific twist, Kasumi (Kana Hanazawa) wakes up way too early — and thus has to battle the ferocious beasties to survive.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Herbivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivores. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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