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
It is believed that the alligator may have been a female acting to protect her hatchlings, reptile expert Kim Titterington told 7News Miami.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 23 June 2025
The bygone creature was a raccoon-sized reptile, specifically a monstersaur—a member of a group of large, sharp-toothed, armored lizards that still exist in deserts today, including the area where researchers originally discovered Bolg’s remains.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Riverside Reptiles Education Center 132 S Road Enfield, CT
For a bit of a different kind of experience, Riverside Reptiles gives kids a chance to see reptiles and amphibians up close.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
Two people are dead and one is seriously injured after a small private plane crashed in North Carolina, avoiding a reptile on the runway on June 3, a report said.
—Tj MacIas, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 23 June 2025
The bygone creature was a raccoon-sized reptile, specifically a monstersaur—a member of a group of large, sharp-toothed, armored lizards that still exist in deserts today, including the area where researchers originally discovered Bolg’s remains.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Riverside Reptiles Education Center 132 S Road Enfield, CT
For a bit of a different kind of experience, Riverside Reptiles gives kids a chance to see reptiles and amphibians up close.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
Two people are dead and one is seriously injured after a small private plane crashed in North Carolina, avoiding a reptile on the runway on June 3, a report said.
—Tj MacIas, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptile
Noun
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
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The couple was seen taking a stroll on a N.Y.C. street with Bosworth's dog, Happy, on Tuesday.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
Peoplemag,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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An evil clown turned serial killer who terrorizes a fictional New York City borough during Halloween and Christmas will join a maniacal lineup of murderers, mutants and monsters during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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White-stripe nails Circus-stripe nails Just like a striped Big Top tent, this circus set is complete with stars and clowns.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Lisa and Jody are mad that Larsa was a jerk at Jody’s birthday party.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Based on my experience, labeling someone a contrarian is just an extremely polite way of calling out a person for being a jerk who’s obsessed with the sound of their own voice.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain, high waters and snakes including water moccasins continued their desperate search for the missing, including 10 girls and a counselor from the camp.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Woman screams as snake attacks—dog jumps in and takes the venom for her The video highlighted the canine parents, with viewers instantly falling in love with the unique puppies.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The types of animals vary, but monkeys, skunks, racoons and crocodiles are the most common, the data shows.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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While deer are the most common animal stuck by vehicles, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels and countless birds also fall victim.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The beasts were spotted at around 11:30 a.m. near Beach 32nd Street.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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That's because, even though restaurants can be unpredictable beasts, food and labor are largely considered to be controllable costs.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Yet Mitchell Robinson, ever the joker, can’t make up his mind.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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Hayden Christensen as Jake Hill Conley Hayden Christensen played Jake Hill Conley, another neighborhood boy known for being a practical joker.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The native Puerto Rican toad has long been endangered on the island thanks to habitat loss and invasive species.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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This involves some high school kids, single parents, a maid, a dog, and hallucinogenic toads.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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“Reptile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptile. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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