OSTRICHES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

ostriches

noun

plural of ostrich

as in crocodiles

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Noun

The government also authorized this week the killing of dozens of antelope as part of the initiative, which coincided with Botswana celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain on Wednesday.

— Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Decorated with a springbok antelope, the national animal of South Africa, this gold coin is one of the most most recognizable bullion coins.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of antelope

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

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Customers can choose from Korean-style short ribs, beef shank, whole fish on ice, a variety of shellfish, goat meat, silkie chickens, squab, woodland duckling and specialty pork cuts.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Her family planned to ride out the storm at home, roughly a half-mile from shore, sheltering indoors alongside their flock of chickens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of chickens

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Conversely, Morio is desperate to have kids, but any effort to discuss the topic with his wife is quickly dismissed.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Presumably, kids are still writing sketches in their basements and delivering jokes about cafeteria food into hairbrushes.

— Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

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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

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While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026
That review covers shingles, tiles and panels; seals around chimneys, skylights and vents; drainage; and structural condition.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 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

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