Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insectivores
Noun
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Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In some animals, a nictitating membrane serves as a third eyelid, used to help keep the eye clean and moist.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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What's more, the space is now open from dawn to dusk rather than 24/7, and all animals must be kept on a leash.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Maximize your harvest by selecting the right location and best varieties, and protecting your plants from hungry critters.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From droppings-mimicking spiders in Borneo to a tiny gecko tucked under bark in India, these creatures have been quietly perfecting their disguises while science is only now catching up — one DNA barcode, one micro-CT scan at a time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The findings, published in the journal Nature, reveal a world recovering from devastation and teeming with strange, soft-bodied creatures whose delicate features were frozen in stone with astonishing detail.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Insectivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insectivores. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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