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 trip broke the record for farthest space flight accomplished by humans and gave the scientists aboard the spacecraft a chance to test critical systems within Orion, including the ship's life support system, maneuverability, its heat shield, and the first toilet to ever orbit the moon.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
  • When the astronauts reached the farthest point humans have ever been in space, Americans were in awe.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Make Sure Your Problem Is Gophers Gophers are not the only tunneling creatures that can make a mess of your lawn.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Then there are the creatures that love to feast on the fruits, like squirrels, birds, and deer.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Children and animals are the most vulnerable beings on the planet.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • These nerve cells develop alongside structural tissues, forming branching connections throughout the autonomous beings.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Swank is also the chief development officer with Job One KC, an organization providing employment opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Here, the focus shifts to the local and relatable stories of three mortals – Goma, Navaraj and Chandravati – and their devotion to the local Nepali Hindu goddess Swasthani.
    Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
  • For all its divine ambition, the series falls victim to the same old pitfalls that have sunk biopics of so many lesser mortals.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.
    Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Page Museum opened in 1977 and currently houses more than 2 million specimens in its collection.
    Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Their long, thick bodies, rough skin and wide, flat heads look almost unchanged from fossil specimens dating back millions of years.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The latter’s rotating seasonal menu features crudo, chowders, and salads, as well as entrée mainstays like steak, chicken, fish, and pasta.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • As well as her most recognizable fish, a whole, butterflied white fish, beautifully charred on the grill and painted with both red adobo and a garlic-parsley rub.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Humanoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanoids. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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