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Recent Examples of mice
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.
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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
One of the mice says that his sister is friends with Speedy Gonzales.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 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
In our marketing, the Get-Ready Yeti and the gifting mice Lenny, Berry, and Merry have become breakout stars.
—Cara Sylvester, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
This year, scientists in China fed mice diets prepared on boards made of different plastic types.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
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
One of the mice says that his sister is friends with Speedy Gonzales.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 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
In our marketing, the Get-Ready Yeti and the gifting mice Lenny, Berry, and Merry have become breakout stars.
—Cara Sylvester, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
This year, scientists in China fed mice diets prepared on boards made of different plastic types.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mice
Noun
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These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Some customers complain about large icicles and ice dams forming in the winter where there weren’t issues previously, which makes some homeowners question how well the system actually collects runoff.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The icebergs, the porpoising penguins, the whale spouts visible from the deck—the sensory experience accumulated quickly into something overwhelming.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Come August 12, guests will watch the celestial blackout in peace on the ocean, surrounded only by icebergs and fjords.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
Noun
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National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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While the immortal jellyfish evokes our wonder and curiosity, the deep sea and its creatures can often stir a deep, primal fear in us.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Bighorn sheep, elk, and pronghorn can also be spotted here.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Just hundreds of sheep clinging to the grassy slopes.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The pit band has the two keyboards, violin, reeds and brass that are customary for Broadway tours.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Mice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mice. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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