as in lives
a member of the human race
we're all human beings, regardless of our differences
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Recent Examples of human beings
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
To organize the faith community of Chicago to speak up for and protect human rights and human beings.
—Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Cognitive psychology has long taught us that human beings rely on heuristics (mental shortcuts) to interpret the social world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Feeling like they are treated like criminals, non-human beings—worse than animals.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
If crabs can do it, what’s going on with human beings?
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The authors of the study found ways to look at the mechanism linking fat to breast cancer growth in ways that couldn’t be tested in human beings, said Justin Balko, the Ingram professor of cancer research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
So obviously, those four human beings are unique.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
To organize the faith community of Chicago to speak up for and protect human rights and human beings.
—Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Cognitive psychology has long taught us that human beings rely on heuristics (mental shortcuts) to interpret the social world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Feeling like they are treated like criminals, non-human beings—worse than animals.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
If crabs can do it, what’s going on with human beings?
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The authors of the study found ways to look at the mechanism linking fat to breast cancer growth in ways that couldn’t be tested in human beings, said Justin Balko, the Ingram professor of cancer research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
So obviously, those four human beings are unique.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for human beings
Noun
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China calls for the peaceful utilization of the Arctic and commits itself to maintaining peace and stability, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the security of maritime trade, operations and transport in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Employee well-being is a priority From flexible schedules to comprehensive benefits and mental health support, healthy companies recognize that employees are whole people with lives outside of work.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some guys are finding solace in extreme physical activity with expletive-laden barking from a drill sergeant to reclaim their manhood.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, suppose that a user believes that alien beings from outer space are here on Earth.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The name comes from local folklore, which imagined the chambers as dwellings for magical beings.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The team behind the research noted that many of these genes are tied to developmental delay, which may have played a role in the slower pace of postnatal brain growth in humans compared to chimpanzees.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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And both are known to carry parasites that can hurt humans.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Human beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human%20beings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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