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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostriches
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Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas and countless antelope species thrive here.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026 -
On Saturday, May 30, Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and tracker, shared a video of a wild sable being airlifted for treatment after the adult antelope was discovered with its horn growing backward into its own head.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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North Carolina is home to six types of venomous snakes; Germany has two.—
Eva Flowe
June 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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From the desert of Palm Springs to the San Francisco Bay Area, the 800-mile fault line snakes through much of California and has remained relatively calm in recent years.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Larger alligators are known to eat smaller ones, which is a major factor in adult alligator mortality, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences has had alligators on display for more than 100 years, although Claude is the museum’s first albino alligator, the museum said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, parents can easily entertain their children at the ranch’s petting zoo where chickens and goats approach anyone who walks by.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Both Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll have run a massive Tennessee homestead and animal sanctuary, which has included Scottish Highland cows, full-sized and miniature horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, and chickens.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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But with the Rockies looking a bit feisty (not to be mistaken with competent), what happens if the Giants can’t beat up on the division weaklings this year?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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That spike—and especially the likelihood that after the conflict ends, costs will remain well above the prewar level—is hitting the weaklings far harder than the thriving warriors, especially the two biggest profitmakers, Delta and United.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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That protein keeps the seals between your gut cells closed by silencing the genes that would otherwise loosen them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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Each fair has carved out its own identity — Minnesota with its 500-plus food vendors, Iowa with its Butter Cow, Wisconsin with its cream puffs — but all three offer the kind of late-summer experience that has defined the region for more than 150 years.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ostriches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostriches. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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