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Recent Examples of homo
In so doing, H. floresiensis seems to have reversed what researchers once considered a defining trend of Homo's evolution: the inexorable expansion of the brain.
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homo
Noun
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As for Jalen Duren, the big man’s postseason woes continued.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Boston 25 News reported that Brown has a criminal history spanning nearly two decades, citing court records tied to a man with the same name and date of birth that include prior firearm and drug convictions.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The hominid species is often exemplified by a remarkably complete specimen discovered in 1974.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Many hominids went extinct during this period, and being able to consume alcohol without adverse and/or toxic effects would have conferred a survival advantage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But for humans to consume cow’s milk, those calves are taken away.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The virus can be transmitted to humans through urine or fecal matter and cause fatal lung and kidney complications in humans.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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In addition, le Polain said test results were also pending for one person from the ship with an inconclusive case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Bradley’s transatlantic life is a tale of artistic freedom and recognition earned at the cost of exile.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Next door is Ottimo with its stone pizza oven and all kinds of homemade pasta and fresh fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The sturgeon is an armored beast of a fish that has abided on this planet for at least 120 million years.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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You guys went to see him and also gave his son a scholarship.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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One guy has a hairnet, but that’s about it.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Ten individuals were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center, while one additional person was transferred to Orlando Health Melbourne, the department told PEOPLE.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Officials said asymptomatic individuals are not considered infectious.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Homo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homo. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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