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 But blaming the technology risks obscuring the fact that humans write the code, select the data on which AI systems are trained, approve their use, and decide where and how they are deployed. — Shaun Harper, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Proponents argue this reveals the AI's full capabilities, including potential for cyberattacks, while critics warn of severe risks like AI wreaking havoc, creating viruses, or tricking humans. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Together, the technologies position DEEP Robotics’ robots as remote sensing and intervention platforms designed to give emergency crews a clearer view of dangerous environments while reducing the need for humans to enter them first. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Starting with the second film, The Lost World, a theme emerged in which dinosaurs were recast as victims who needed protecting from evil humans. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 If a beaver shows unusual aggressive behavior by approaching or charging humans or domestic animals, parkgoers are urged to be cautious. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But the earthquake in Colombia occurred at a depth of 110 kilometers — at least 10 times deeper than any caused by humans, Van der Lee noted. — Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 There's evidence – mostly from small trials in humans – that PDE-5 inhibitors like tadalafil may benefit blood-vessels. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman have all predicted a future where humans live and work in space. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humans
  1. people
  2. men
  3. creatures
  4. lives
  5. guys
  6. things
  7. individuals
  8. beings
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
  • He was seized by three unidentified men, who later headed toward the western Tillaberi region of Niger, where Islamist militants are active, Reuters news agency reported at the time, citing an unnamed diplomat.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These men must be honored for producing innovative products that improve millions of people’s lives.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of men
Noun
  • Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Thanks in part to a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship, Drew explored several designs for flying and became interested in creating robots that flap their wings in a way similar to real-life creatures.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit nontraditional, career path.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These men must be honored for producing innovative products that improve millions of people’s lives.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lives
Noun
  • Was there anything that wasn’t in this restaurant before that you guys threw in specifically for this episode that didn’t exist before or after in the restaurant?
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Not even the guys who left screaming, and some left screaming.
    — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • The City of Atlanta and Fulton County’s Board of Commissioners have been trading negotiations over the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center, and things have started to get ugly.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • It wasn't made clear by police whether the two individuals were shooting at each other, but a police spokesperson said investigators believe there is a third person who was involved in the incident who left the area.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The wave of litigation against Meta and other social media companies from individuals, school districts and states has been called Big Tech’s Big Tobacco moment.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of individuals
Noun
  • The universe pairs real-world figures with young protagonists, folklore and mythical beings drawn from across the continent, with the goal of introducing Asian stories to global audiences.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Harari and many proponents of the ethical view of affective sentientism want suffering to be the defining criterion that protects conscious beings from becoming second-class citizens to intelligent machines.
    — Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of beings

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