MICE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

mice

noun

Definition of mice

plural of mouse

as in cowards

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Dissimilar Words

as in icicles

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extroverts

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Recent Examples of mice In contrast, feeding those same mice glucosamine made memory loss worse. — Ramon Sun, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 The work on the African striped mice is one of four research projects listed as finalists for this year’s Dolittle Prize. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Singing mice Singing mice live high in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, engaging in chirping call-and-response duets that can change slightly depending on responses received. — ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 In mice models, the researchers found that the brain is mechanically linked to the abdomen through a network of blood vessels that functions like a hydraulic system. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans. — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026 Keep leaf litter and other debris away from the home, as these areas provide cover that gives mice places to hide. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026 Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mice

Noun

These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 May 2026

Definition of cowards

Noun

Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of icicles

Noun

From May through September, long daylight hours also leave more time for kayaking among icebergs, exploring lava fields, horseback riding, geothermal pools, farm stops and wildlife sightings, from puffins to Icelandic horses.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Definition of icebergs

Noun

People should also stay alert to local water conditions, including rip currents and the presence of other marine animals such as jellyfish.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
The lion's mane jellyfish has been spotted along the coast of Massachusetts and other New England states — and in higher-than-normal numbers usually seen at the start of summer, according to local outlets Cape Cod Times, Swampscott Tides and WCVB.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of jellyfish

Noun

The species—which looks like a strange mix of a dog, zebra, and a kangaroo—was hunted to extinction, largely because European settlers blamed them for attacks on sheep, poultry, and other livestock.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and scenic travelers, the archipelago boasts seemingly endless roads and more sheep than human residents.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of sheep

Noun

For centuries, this was a world of reeds, sedge, eels, wildfowl, mist, and danger.

— Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Anchoring the reeds and holding down the baritone sax chair defined with soulful panache by Harry Carney for nearly five decades is Kamrin Ortiz.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 July 2026