ostriches

noun

plural of ostrich
1
as in crocodiles

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as in snakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostriches
  1. antelope
  2. snakes
  3. alligators
  4. chickens
  5. kids
  6. weaklings
  7. seals
  8. cream puffs
Noun
  • Every facet of India’s topography, from lush grasslands filled with antelopes to gnarled forests with tigers and evil spirits lurking around every corner, is on full display.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
  • And species such as the Central Asian saiga antelope and California condor have recorded notable comebacks.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • In addition to having her entire body covered in green scales, her costume featured a long tail and moving snakes that replaced her hair.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Another mathematician, James Grime, made the problem more accessible by translating it into a puzzle narrative, involving someone held captive between angry snakes in front of them and a precipitous cliff behind them.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of snakes
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of alligators
Noun
  • The property itself is full of life as well, with alpacas grazing, chickens clucking, and a muster of peacocks running between hedgerows.
    — Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There were pet pictures and even some feathers to remember the chickens Wendy used to raise.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of chickens
Noun
  • Two kids inside a Detroit home during a fire late Saturday morning were evacuated from the residence by firefighters, according to the city's fire department.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Set the scene Set right on Seven Mile Beach, the sprawling Ritz-Carlton property is a playground for global jetsetters, families with older kids, and even celebrated chefs during the hotel’s annual Cayman Cookout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Much like the Iranians, Europeans and Brazilians, the Canadians don’t intend to be weaklings or pushovers.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of weaklings
Noun
  • Sea ice platforms help polar bears catch seals, which are their main source of prey.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Rubber gaskets and seals help prevent leaks, especially in front-load models.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of seals
Noun
  • That includes macarons, Mille-Feuille (Napoleons), cinnamon buns, cream puffs, eclairs, a variety of tarts, cupcakes, and more.
    — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of cream puffs
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