humans

noun

plural of human
as in people
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 humans Economists, policymakers and technology leaders must act now to understand the economics of transformative AI and to build the incentives, guardrails, and institutions needed to steer AI in a direction that complements humans and benefits society. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Safer volcanic forecasting is now possible thanks to this new system design that keeps humans out of harm’s way and electronics away from corrosive plumes. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 With the safe landing of Crew Dragon, the US space agency broke a nearly decade-long gap in its ability to put humans into orbit. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Because these products haven’t been studied extensively in humans, experts say there are still plenty of unanswered questions, including what might happen after months or years of use. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 July 2026 While dry conditions drive up temperatures dramatically, moist air keeps them a bit lower but makes the heat feel worse to humans. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 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, 7 July 2026 While advocates for court reporters say humans can still do the job better than machines, the fact that many hearings occur without any official transcript at all has drawn concern from top state officials. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Early humans relied on their hands for survival tasks, such as climbing, building, and making and using tools. — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humans
  1. men
  2. creatures
  3. lives
  4. guys
  5. things
  6. individuals
  7. beings
  8. souls
Noun
  • The two men did not know each other, according to the release, and police don’t think there was any altercation before the attack.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
  • The two men remain in police custody pending an ongoing investigation, the post said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of men
Noun
  • Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • While Spirometra are known to have long lives in humans, the lifespan is typically reported as being around 20 to 30 years.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of lives
Noun
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • While Hannah and Ji make the tradeoff, Vega’s guys put a tracker on Ji and Tyler’s vehicle, all orchestrated from Vega’s business date at the driving range.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Don’t let things like rules and decorum get in the way of what’s in it for him.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • To get the look without the splurge, Carmona suggests scaling things back strategically.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Many individuals between the ages 40-65 begin to show risk factors such as hypertension, prediabetes, and elevated cholesterol.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of individuals
Noun
  • Surfshark is here to upgrade that experience while protecting your online activity from unscrupulous beings and saving you money, too.
    — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026
  • Justices, like any other public figures or political beings, sometimes see their ideologies and policy preferences evolve over time.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Definition of beings
Noun
  • All that time with each other must have mattered to their souls, must have bound them together in ways that Will never bothered to care about.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • For the brave souls among us, Raccoon Mountain also offers spelunking with a guide in their Wild Cave Expeditions package.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of souls

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