as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Throwing data into a box and shaking it has yielded incredible results in processing human language, but that won’t be enough to treat disease.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Skeletal remains were determined to belong to a human after being found last Wednesday near a set of railroad tracks in a wooded area in Killingly, not far from where authorities on March 26 found remains along Plainfield Pike in Foster, Rhode Island, according to authorities.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Western fence lizards occur in seven U.S. states and Baja California, but about 90% of S. occidentalis observations on iNaturalist occur in California, suggesting either the species is concentrated here or the large human population provides plenty of eyes on the creatures.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Throwing data into a box and shaking it has yielded incredible results in processing human language, but that won’t be enough to treat disease.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
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Originally Published: April 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM PDT
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Skeletal remains were determined to belong to a human after being found last Wednesday near a set of railroad tracks in a wooded area in Killingly, not far from where authorities on March 26 found remains along Plainfield Pike in Foster, Rhode Island, according to authorities.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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Yet for many, this passing of the mantle feels like a natural evolution.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
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While square footage and recent renovations are obvious factors to consider, natural lighting, high ceilings, architectural style, proximity to green spaces, and even the feeling that a home might evoke upon entry can all impact its final sale price.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former vice president, who lost to Trump in the November election, will give her most extensive public remarks since leaving office during the keynote at the San Francisco gala, according to a person familiar with the program.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ever since Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, critics have called the former Fox News weekend host the most underqualified person to ever hold the position.—
John Ficarra,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The comic edge of Bochner’s work partly derives from this downward pull of bodily functions and mortal flesh.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Blackwood pulled: Turns out Mackenzie Blackwood is mortal after all.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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In addition to fans being able to experience the iconic show, Usher will also give insight into his life beyond the stage.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.—
JacLyn Pagnotta,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This made sense: the Pope from Buenos Aires was, by nature, an urban guy.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the mountains of Papua New Guinea, researchers encountered a clownish creature perched on a log in a fern meadow, basking in the sun.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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There are no Jedis, no secrets about Darth Vader's past for Reddit sleuths to hunt down, no adorable creatures to slap on backpacks and lunchboxes.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Adopting a Zen mindset—understanding one's mental processes and responding clearly—can help individuals overcome these challenges.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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In attempting to reach a high level of deportations, administration officials have downgraded due process and focused on arrest quotas and numbers rather than concentrating on removing individuals with criminal convictions.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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