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as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
I've got this monkey on my back, and going to detox is the only way to get it off
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as in devil
an appealingly mischievous person
come back here, you little monkey!
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Recent Examples of monkey
Sandro Iannaccone, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
The two individuals were taken into custody and the monkey was transported to Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2019
To make matters more confusing, Apple monkeyed around with the names of the new stuff.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2019
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Noun
Of course, the closer these species are to us, the better, which is why drug trials are first conducted on mice and even monkeys and chimpanzees.
—Sandro Iannaccone, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
The two individuals were taken into custody and the monkey was transported to Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
To make matters more confusing, Apple monkeyed around with the names of the new stuff.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2019
To make matters more confusing, Apple monkeyed around with the names of the new stuff.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monkey
Noun
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The teenage character faces a challenging upbringing while dealing with his mother’s drug addiction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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Sentry, has documented mental health issues, was the victim of abuse, and struggled with addiction.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Local truffles are also on sale, not pungent but neither pricey and historically called devil’s mushroom by those who considered them as food for witches.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Although victory for Simion is much more likely than for Poland’s right-wing candidates, Europe is now facing the prospect that two of Ukraine’s neighbors could by next month be led by presidents who are hostile towards Brussels and aping a MAGA-style politics.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Politics Trump officials’ defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says April 17, 2025 His underlings ape his ghoulish glee in making life miserable for undocumented immigrants.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alex has two choices: Linger at Union Station and see what rascals cross her path, or take up an invitation to join her British guardian angels at their home in Winnetka.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2025
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After their car is stolen, the group of rascals must resort to some hilarious hijinks to get past the finish line.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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One week after Madison and Wallen's episode, SNL parodied his exit in two sketches.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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In this piece Nitwit, voiced by Matt Berry, narrates their wild journey, parodying My Name is Earl, with hilarious moments from Jennifer Coolidge.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Trapped: Mind-Altering Shorts Date & Venue TBA Tap into the collective unconscious of a rogue’s gallery of grifters, hermits, and sociopaths with our infamous showcase of gloriously confounding cinematic curios.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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Harry goes searching for Seraphina and Brendan, who've gone rogue.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Misdiagnoses are possible, the FDA cautioned, as symptoms may mimic allergic reactions or other skin conditions, delaying appropriate treatment.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The gel mimics the feeling of down, offering a supportive but cushy experience.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Festive dogs featuring their chorizo, hatch green chile, and jalapeño brats will be sold at three sections of the stadium.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are 18 beers on tap, most of which are Colorado brews; pub fare like brats, burgers and fries; and salads and poke.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Monkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monkey. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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