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Noun
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Manure from animals that don’t consume meat (rabbits, cows, horses) is fine, but do not use waste from carnivores.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Spiral Diner serves vegan comfort food that will satisfy herbivores and carnivores alike.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, the current outbreak is a warning sign of what’s to come with zoonotic diseases that move from animals to people, public health experts say.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The small fish, also known as remoras, are known for attaching themselves to larger marine animals — including whales and sharks — for protection, free transportation and food.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Fencing is the only foolproof way to keep critters out.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The nets also protect against other critters, including chipmunks, bunnies, and bugs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
Noun
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For Thorndike, as for Descartes, animals were creatures without ideas.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Getting any small business off the ground is no small feat and breweries are complex creatures.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Insectivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insectivores. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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