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Recent Examples of herbivorous
In this period, the ancestors of the prehistoric cave bears (Ursus spelaeus), Ursus deningeri, became increasingly herbivorous.
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New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
And the herbivorous ungulates have quite the appetite.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Ankylosaurs were among the most successful herbivorous dinosaurs.
—CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
While there had been anecdotal reports of screwworm infestations in mountain tapirs, they were not previously considered a threat to the herbivorous mammals.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
And the herbivorous ungulates have quite the appetite.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Ankylosaurs were among the most successful herbivorous dinosaurs.
—CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
While there had been anecdotal reports of screwworm infestations in mountain tapirs, they were not previously considered a threat to the herbivorous mammals.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivorous
vegetarian
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Salty Parmesan, spicy baby arugula leaves, and creamy white beans combine to form a hearty salad perfect for vegetarian guests or carnivores craving greens.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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On a chilly afternoon last March, Jayaraman announced, on LinkedIn, an elaborate multi-course vegetarian pop-up banquet from Tamil Nadu.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Herbivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivorous. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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