ostriches

plural of ostrich

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostriches
Noun
  • The ranch is home to a couple of hundred animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and an antelope found in Central Africa.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • But most people know that a single cheetah can eventually get even the fastest antelope.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The center offers visitors the chance to see and learn about native wildlife, including baby alligators, turtles, and snakes, among other creatures.
    Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • The snakes were in containers that had their names and illustrations on the side.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 24 June 2026
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
Noun
  • Josiah and his brothers are a huge help in caring for the miniature horses, goats, chickens, and turkeys on the farm.
    Libby Smith, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Take a family photo at the Southernmost point in the US, marvel at the many chickens running loose, and visit the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.
    Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) seals.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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