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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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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And with the loss, the Dodgers (29-19) fell half a game back of the Padres (29-18), after squandering two separate opportunities with speedy Hyeseong Kim standing on third base with two out, and stranding men on first and second in the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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
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The film ended with a truly bananas sequence featuring a scheme by RegalView to enslave horse-human hybrids.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The Sin Nombre hantavirus is the most common cause of hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome in North America and infects humans by way of the saliva, urine or droppings of deer mice, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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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
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Through this initiative, onboard restaurants serve over 80 varieties of fish from ports worldwide, sourced within 48 hours of arriving at port.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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For a night out, head to local landmark Pam Pam, a fish-out-of-water Brazilian bar with tiki drinks, dance shows, live music, and an energetic atmosphere.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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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 19 May. 2026.
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