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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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
humane guards who treated the prisoners decently the Geneva conventions spelled out standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the movie's humane depiction of people who are physically and mentally challenged
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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
Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
The humane society wrote that the giant bird has sustained injuries to its neck and right wing, and officers with the organizations Humane Officers & Emergency Response Team sprung into action.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 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
Adjective
Typically, a humane death is fast, but many insects are killed using very slow methods, such as baking and microwaving.
—Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
The humane society wrote that the giant bird has sustained injuries to its neck and right wing, and officers with the organizations Humane Officers & Emergency Response Team sprung into action.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Noun
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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 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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The pool, hot tub, and firepit are all great daytime or post-sunset hangs, but the waterfall in the corner of the backyard offers a soundtrack that’ll send you far from the worries of daily life.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the two are most excited about experiencing life’s milestones as a family.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Niharika Desai directed the documentary, which follows the Giant Pacific Octopus and the people whose lives have been impacted in some way by the creature.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
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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Names are what transform the anonymous people in old photographs into particular individuals with complicated stories of their own.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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