HUMANS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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 In a survey of 2,778 AI researchers conducted in 2023, the aggregate forecast put a 50% chance of machines outperforming humans at every task by 2047. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 And, crucially, removing fuel is the only element of the natural factors affecting the spread of a wildfire that humans can control. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Given the cerebellum’s importance to language processing, memory and other cognitive functions, the 2018 study’s authors reasoned that this neuroanatomical difference might have given modern humans the upper hand. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026 In restaurants, shops, factories, and warehouses, humans will focus on judgment, creativity, and empathy, while intelligent systems handle speed, scale, and repetition. — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026 Sourcing & Methodology 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, 14 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 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 software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 July 2026

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Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

Diving with sharks in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience and offers a chance to fall in love with these powerful yet graceful creatures.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Festivalgoers had stepped into a world where fantasy becomes reality and the mystical creatures of the forest come to life.

— Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of creatures

Noun

These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Chicago Fire follows the professional and personal lives of firefighters, rescuers and paramedics of Firehouse 51 in the Windy City.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of lives

Noun

That team is something that will always be special — a special group of guys who had the grit and truly knew how to grind it out no matter what the circumstances were.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The Lacobs are just guys who like hearing themselves speak at conferences.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of guys

Noun

In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of things

Noun

There are numerous civic-minded and patriotic transgender individuals who might like to join an organization such as the DAR, Wilkerson said.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
These circumstances are exhibited globally, in slow-moving yet violent ways, but they have been challenged by individuals and groups alike, all seeking a way to heal the wounds of the past.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of individuals

Noun

Hellraiser introduced audiences to the mythology of the Lament Configuration puzzle box, the home to a dimensional portal inhabited by the ritualistically torturous beings, the Cenobites, and their leader, the iconic Pinhead.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Along the way, Odysseus crosses paths with gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon, as well as monsters, witches, sirens, and other mythical beings, all of whom shape his long, winding journey from Troy to Ithaca.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

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