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
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
While the economic consequences of measles outbreaks are real, the human impact cannot be ignored, Chokshi said.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Peter Cappelli, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As androids are released from servitude and others chase down their own kind for their human masters, we're left to ponder the point-of-no-return for humanity and this artificial species.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
While the economic consequences of measles outbreaks are real, the human impact cannot be ignored, Chokshi said.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Experts have a long history of torturing us with predictions about how technology will wipe us out, first our jobs and then just getting rid of us altogether because humans are a bother.
—Peter Cappelli, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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The spa The crown jewel (beyond its natural terrain) is Río Perdido’s brand new spa, which debuted in January 2025.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Age has a way of mellowing a person, sanding away their rough edges, leaving only their essence.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is something the person looking to be verified knows to be true, but the ZKP method relies on trust.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The mortal world began its inevitable process of reclaiming and forgetting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The legendary founder of mortal sumo was a man called Nomi no Sukune, who, according to the nation’s second-oldest text, the Nihon Shoki, won a fight to the death before Emperor Suinin in 23 bc.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area While cultural and culinary excursions to nearby towns are offered through the hotel, Río Perdido’s main appeal is its ability to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Four drive-by shootings Sunday night in Chicago within two and a half hours left one man dead and four people injured, police said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The body camera footage was obtained from the four officers who responded to a report of a man armed with a knife experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But still, since September, you guys hit all time highs back then and your stock’s been down a little bit.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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You guys saw her every single day.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These bivalves are amazing creatures – turning secretions into valuable pearls, safekeeping the ocean’s health and also being tasty on the half-shell or po’-boy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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An overnight stakeout on a deserted winter beach, a mystery creature ripping line for close to an hour, an angler refusing to quit, and then the moment a drone rises over the water and delivers the answer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stinson wrote that on Monday, during the first hour of investigating, administrators identified the 16-year-old student who posted the video, and that individual is now being addressed with local authorities, the letter stated.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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