Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insectivores
Noun
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There’s even a whole suborder of carnivores called the pinnipeds, which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses who move between land and water.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Great for the paleo carnivores.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The agency is investigating, adding that the dead animals were found on private property.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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At Usangu Expedition Camp in Tanzania, for example, guides have replaced bright spotlights with thermal cameras so guests can observe critters with minimal disturbance.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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These critters are voracious filter feeders that deplete the plankton that other native fish also depend on.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 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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“Insectivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insectivores. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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