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Recent Examples of omnivore
Most squirrels are omnivores, but are usually seen eating nuts, seeds, and grains.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
Evolving dietary patterns The study’s findings suggest squirrels might be best classified as opportunistic omnivores based on their willingness to hunt and consume live prey, particularly when there is an abundant supply.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Turkeys are omnivores and have a broad diet, says Corrao.
—Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
And while vegetarians will find dozens of recipes to suit their palate, omnivores aren’t left out: Williamson has incorporated proteins in dishes like corn and salt cod chowder.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
Evolving dietary patterns The study’s findings suggest squirrels might be best classified as opportunistic omnivores based on their willingness to hunt and consume live prey, particularly when there is an abundant supply.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Turkeys are omnivores and have a broad diet, says Corrao.
—Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
And while vegetarians will find dozens of recipes to suit their palate, omnivores aren’t left out: Williamson has incorporated proteins in dishes like corn and salt cod chowder.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnivore
Noun
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The carnivore diet may have some health benefits, especially for specific populations.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Deadly dog mauling Kansas City Police officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 2024, to the Marlborough East neighborhood for a call about an animal bite incident.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hantavirus strains in the U.S. are not transmissible from person to person but rather from animals to humans.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The sparrowhawk is an aggressive bird of prey, adept at hunting and fighting, while the cuckoo’s nest targets are smaller birds and mostly insectivores.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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This tiny insectivore has an exceptionally fast metabolism, demanding near-constant feeding to survive.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Omnivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnivore. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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