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
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
So far, Neuralink has put its brain chip into 12 human patients.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Oriel Feldmanhall, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
What users see is largely powered by AI—but on the backend of the system, humans are helping the models learn.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The most recent of SpaceX's private human spaceflights, a mission known as Fram2, took place in April.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
So far, Neuralink has put its brain chip into 12 human patients.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Advertisement Intrigued by this puzzle, my team of researchers at Brown University, led by graduate student Alice Xia, ran a set of studies to understand how humans pull off this impressive feat.
—Oriel Feldmanhall, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
What users see is largely powered by AI—but on the backend of the system, humans are helping the models learn.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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Founded by actress Tia Mowry, the brand makes products that move your natural hair journey along — swiftly, softly, and cleanly.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This level of caring and personal openness—owning mistakes is part of being present as a whole person—filters into the business culture.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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For me, that person was Ursula Burns.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mind or spirit is mortal and physical and thus cannot exist without the body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots weren’t much cleaner, with eight penalties, but a combination of errors made a Bills offense that had scored 30-plus in every game — the only NFL team to do that this season — look mortal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Johnson said that one of the women struck her vehicle with the baseball bat while threatening her life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The inside of the entirely wooden house captures what life was like in early Fort Lauderdale over 100 years ago.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two men pleaded not guilty and the judge set bail at $500 for Bowers and $1,000 for Cantwell, and both were seen fist-bumping after learning the bail amount, CBS News reported.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bold scent blends cannabis, leather, and patchouli to bring a sophisticated, yet earthy vibe any guy would want for his bachelor pad.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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And most boys — 69% — also regularly see content promoting gender roles in problematic ways, such as posts suggesting girls prefer to date a particular kind of guy or use their looks to achieve their goals, according to the survey.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dust mites are tiny creatures that can cause big problems for people with allergies.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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This year’s lineup includes towering pumpkin monsters and eerie graveyard creatures, reflecting growing desires for over-the-top decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sweeping changes have caught private individuals and veteran exporters alike in a customs conundrum.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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The drugstore chain Walgreens says that COVID shots are available at locations nationwide without a prescription for individuals ages 3 years and older.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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