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
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.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
And of course, like humans, any individual pet can have a bad reaction to a plant, even one not on a toxic list.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Zoo To prevent the chick from imprinting on humans, zookeepers used reflective shields, protective clothing and even an adult eagle puppet during feedings to mimic natural conditions and reinforce species-specific behaviors.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The businesses that endure will be led by people who understand humans.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
In remote areas where humans aren’t around to help, high-tech systems are often too complex to fix if something goes wrong.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Officials emphasized that sharks are a natural part of the ocean ecosystem and that attacks on humans are uncommon.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
The rest of us see creative humans able to find ways to, say, dramatically increase agricultural production, discover alternative resources that work better than scarcer ones, or develop amazing labor-saving technological devices.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The hottest new gig-economy job in Los Angeles is performing at home to help artificial intelligence understand how humans move.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
And of course, like humans, any individual pet can have a bad reaction to a plant, even one not on a toxic list.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Zoo To prevent the chick from imprinting on humans, zookeepers used reflective shields, protective clothing and even an adult eagle puppet during feedings to mimic natural conditions and reinforce species-specific behaviors.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The businesses that endure will be led by people who understand humans.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
In remote areas where humans aren’t around to help, high-tech systems are often too complex to fix if something goes wrong.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Officials emphasized that sharks are a natural part of the ocean ecosystem and that attacks on humans are uncommon.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
The rest of us see creative humans able to find ways to, say, dramatically increase agricultural production, discover alternative resources that work better than scarcer ones, or develop amazing labor-saving technological devices.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The hottest new gig-economy job in Los Angeles is performing at home to help artificial intelligence understand how humans move.
—Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humans
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Staff told police that a group of men had left a room and that the room was filled with smoke and emitting a strong chemical odor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Akasaka is one of the city’s main business districts—more sharp suites, salary men, and international diplomats than local hipsters and international fashionistas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Scientists have increasingly recognized that sharks, once viewed as largely solitary creatures, have relatively complex social bonds.—
BRADY DENNIS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Not to mention, feeding these creatures is also a violation of county laws.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The ones in their personal lives, the ones that may not have happened if not for their old coach.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Kirk Watson has made affordability his top priority and says part of the goal should be making sure the city remains open to a wide array of populations, including young people who are starting lives and careers after coming to the city for college.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among the other guys to do it, the most recent season any of them played was Brian Leetch in 2000-01.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The old guys delivered this one Texas isn’t here if not for two of most experienced players.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The main change that will encourage people to donate is a new charitable deduction of up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for married couples that the vast majority of people can claim.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The exemption would apply to individuals earning under $46,000 annually — the median cost of living for a single adult with no children, according to the senator — or to couples earning $92,000.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Upon entering the dense Finnish forest, I was introduced to the creation myth that begins the national epic of Finland and Karelia, The Kalevala – where the world is created through both songs and the becoming of organic beings.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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What the best Pixar films prove is that people can relate to anything — from a goldfish to a talking toy — if they’re written as three-dimensional beings.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Adapted from a Japanese novel, the unusual story revolves around a spirit responsible for guiding transient souls to their next reincarnation, who embarks on a perilous mission with a young girl to prevent her being overwhelmed by her anger and transforming into a monster.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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In Ready or Not 2, which picks up right where the last one left off, Grace discovers that the Le Domases are one of six families who sold their souls to the devil for wealth and power.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Humans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humans. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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