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also racoon
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Recent Examples of raccoon
No one wants to see that out or pick it up when raccoons knock it over.
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Rocky the raccoon's drunk bender ends near toilet An inebriated raccoon (Rocky) was definitely famous for more than 15 minutes after his bender at a Virginia liquor store over Thanksgiving weekend.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them.
—Hannah Chinn, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Ideal for sensitive eyes or anyone who hates raccoon smears, this duo feels practical yet indulgent.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Rocky the raccoon's drunk bender ends near toilet An inebriated raccoon (Rocky) was definitely famous for more than 15 minutes after his bender at a Virginia liquor store over Thanksgiving weekend.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them.
—Hannah Chinn, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Ideal for sensitive eyes or anyone who hates raccoon smears, this duo feels practical yet indulgent.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raccoon
Noun
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Areas of South Florida where the snakes have become dominant have seen a 90% to 99% decrease in sightings of mammal such as rabbits, opossums and raccoons.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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To ensure the materials were safe for biological use, the friction layers was tested on a rabbit’s eye, where the device maintained its charge without irritating.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bros Gets It Buc‑ee’s More road trips will feature the face of the famous beaver mascot, Buc-ee, as Texas’ flagship gas station and convenience store is set to open three new locations.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hoppers is about a sharp young girl named Mabel (voiced by Piper Curda) who uses cutting-edge technology to literally hop her consciousness into a robotic beaver.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That includes foxes, minks, muskrats, otters, least weasels and bobcats.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now native Spartina grasses have returned, as have muskrats and threatened bird species.—
Kyra Morris,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
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Exuding timeless glamour, this faux mink coat from Quince is at a relatively reasonable price of $130.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Sacramento Zoo Darla and Jackson have now been living together in the otter habitat for the past couple of weeks now.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several chocolate molds have been found including Fetzer’s signature otter mold.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The foxes were moved to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Peacock said.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The species is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels and badgers, and is known for its ferocity and elusive nature.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, where winters are milder than in the Midwest, farmers watch hedgehogs (a smaller underground cousin) or badgers (larger, more aggressive cousins to groundhogs) come out of hibernation in early February.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As for that friendly neighborhood chinchilla?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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In another video on Kingston's account, Chelsea shared seven facts about the Persian chinchilla breed.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raccoon. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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