as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies
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Recent Examples of reptile
Lariosaurus valceresii was a small aquatic reptile that appeared shortly after the devastating Permian mass extinction 252 million years ago.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Their latest case calls for the duo to investigate a venomous, yet misunderstood reptile named Gary De’Snake, who is voiced by Everything Everywhere All At Once star Ke Huy Quan.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The piece was enough to identify the prehistoric animal as a species of pterosaur, flying reptiles that ranged in size from modern-day birds to small airplanes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Also known as monitor lizards, these reptiles can be found in the wild in South East Asia, and usually do not engage with people.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Their latest case calls for the duo to investigate a venomous, yet misunderstood reptile named Gary De’Snake, who is voiced by Everything Everywhere All At Once star Ke Huy Quan.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The piece was enough to identify the prehistoric animal as a species of pterosaur, flying reptiles that ranged in size from modern-day birds to small airplanes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Also known as monitor lizards, these reptiles can be found in the wild in South East Asia, and usually do not engage with people.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptile
Noun
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Robot explorers for the moon Because some parts are too tight or dangerous for humans to explore, the robotic dogs act as scouts, mapping and analyzing the environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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No one said the obvious, which was that the dog would probably be hit by another vehicle.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Saddled with an uninteresting jerk half the time and a muzzled non-entity the other half, there’s only a handful of moments in the first six episodes where Powell’s star power shines through.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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For a taste of the Caribbean, head to Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn, where chef Shawn Fearon serves the flavors of his native Jamaica—oxtail, jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, curried goat, and the best whitefish sandwich on the island.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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So far, Shan’s keelback snakes have only been found in two parts of Yunnan province, a region of southern China bordering Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Serpentarium visitors can meet and pet Fáfnir and a number of snakes and alligators at the grand opening, Wilson said.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Arthur is a more straightforward lyricist than Michael Stipe, and Arthur Buck 2 is largely its own charmingly shambolic beast.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Best Vehicle Unleash the beasts with two dragons that eat, launch, race, and store Hot Wheels cars.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The player’s winning cards were a 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen and a joker acting as a king — all in clubs.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The toad, found in the Páramo de Siscunsí, highlights the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The popular reptile became TCU’s mascot in 1897 when yearbook editors photographed horny toads covering the football field.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Reptile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptile. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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