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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostriches
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As Burmese pythons continue to eat their way through the South Florida food web, wildlife biologists and researchers have come up with all sorts of ways to track down the giant snakes and slow their spread.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Just like in the Book of Genesis, Satan often takes the form of snakes and reptiles in her songs, as well as rapist, pillager, boyfriend, and, quite often, Amos herself.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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The bluebuck had a shiny blue-grey coat, striking horns, a unique facial pattern, and, compared to other antelope relatives, was smaller, standing at about four feet tall at the shoulder with horns reaching nearly two feet.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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During your visit, keep an eye close to the ground to spot spider antelope horn, prairie ragwort, and even prickly pear cactus.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Agriculture science teacher Katie McMahon oversees 59 students plus alpacas, cows, ducks, goats, chickens and horses.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hot rotisserie chickens, which typically cost $5-$9 for a whole chicken, are often significantly cheaper than cold ones.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 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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New York parents are asking for ChatGPT limits in schools, while Utah last month passed a law to let parents monitor their kids’ screen time on school devices.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 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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The wildlife is worth watching out for too, with regular sightings including seals, herons and egrets, and even basking sharks.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rapid warming of the Arctic is melting the sea ice the bears use to hunt seals, and scientists have said most polar bears could be wiped out by the end of the century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the stroke of midnight, Williams welcomed his 25th birthday by blowing out a single candle atop a platter of cream puffs.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Petit fours can be anything from cream puffs or French macarons, to cookies, tarts, and mini cakes like these (petit fours glacés).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Ostriches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostriches. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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