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as in addictions
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 devils
an appealingly mischievous person
come back here, you little monkey!
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Recent Examples of monkeys
Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Argentinian side offered unique views from the top of the falls with far less being drenched by mist and far more spotting wildlife, like capuchin monkeys.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson had said Tulane officials reported the monkeys were not infectious, despite initial reports by the truck’s occupants warning that the monkeys were dangerous and harboring various diseases.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The plasmid platform has also been tested on monkeys, and the researchers even used the device to inject themselves – albeit with pure saline, not with any plasmids.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Five of the eight monkeys were recovered at the scene of the crash.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Argentinian side offered unique views from the top of the falls with far less being drenched by mist and far more spotting wildlife, like capuchin monkeys.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson had said Tulane officials reported the monkeys were not infectious, despite initial reports by the truck’s occupants warning that the monkeys were dangerous and harboring various diseases.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The plasmid platform has also been tested on monkeys, and the researchers even used the device to inject themselves – albeit with pure saline, not with any plasmids.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monkeys
Noun
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Elliott and Ellis’ characters are their addictions.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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And who on campus is qualified to treat this gusher of gambling addictions?—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The anime series follows a young man who can demolish fellow devils via a pullstring in his chest that transforms parts of his body into chainsaws.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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There are high columns crawling with ivy, nearly 12 acres of rolling lawns, teensy windows with teensy shutters, and a diminutive pool house that apes a fairy-tale cottage.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spoofing happens when a scammer copies someone’s social media profile, such as their name, photos and other details, to create a fake account that looks real.—
Marin Independent Journal,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Think about Nobu — everybody copies their rolls.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The former child actors have grown up since their go-kart derby days on-screen — some have even welcomed their own little rascals off-screen.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Newsom has been trying to raise his national profile, adopting a combative style that parodies Trump’s social media strategy with similar all-caps posts, memes and merchandise.—
Adriana Gomez Licon,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In another nod to Scream, Cheri Oteri parodies Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers as the comically unethical news anchor Gail Hailstorm.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Monkeys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monkeys. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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