humanoids

Definition of humanoidsnext
plural of humanoid

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Recent Examples of humanoids War tests humanoids Foundation revealed that humanoid robots have already been sent to Ukraine for battlefield evaluation, highlighting the growing role of robotics in modern warfare. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanoids
Noun
  • The harbor’s initial test cannot distinguish between fecal matter from humans and from marine life such as the sea lions in the harbor.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 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, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The artwork focuses on the oldest living things from the land, sky, waters, living beings, ancestral knowledge, and spirituality, and focuses on how Indigenous people connect with the past and the future in Australia.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • But my parents are magical beings.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These are among at least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity.
    Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Everflame is set in a world where mortals live in poverty, subjugated by an elite race known as the Descended.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
  • And for those mere mortals, Shulman likens Suno to the gaming industry.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers estimated their overall size by extrapolating from the size of the beak specimens.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Over several weeks in spring 2023, the team set up 10 traps and collected 3,251 specimens representing 16 different species.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Some have gills, some have lungs; some lay eggs, some don’t; some eat seaweed, some eat other fish.
    Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Humanoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanoids. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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