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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Many drugs, enzymes, catalysts, and other chemicals of incalculable value were first identified in natural samples.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 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
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Khalid was born mortal, but was given an immortal life when his father placed his soul into the body of Hunbish, a child that the Goryeo girl once wished to save.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bautista is playing The Kurgen, the movie’s top villain, while Gillan is MacLeod’s Scottish and very mortal wife.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 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
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Benefit amounts vary by state but are generally based on a percentage of an individual's earnings over a recent 52-week period, up to a state maximum amount, according to the Department of Labor.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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