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Recent Examples of reptiles
Named Xiphodracon goldencapsis, the new species is an ichthyosaur -- an order of large extinct marine reptiles -- that lived during the Early Jurassic era about 190 million years ago, according to a study published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology on Thursday.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Almost all of the largest plant and animal species on Earth were driven to extinction, including all of the non-avian dinosaurs and the last of the flying reptiles.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The serpentarium hopes to give tours to children and host other sessions for adults, who sign waivers, to meet the reptiles.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
This environment allowed small reptiles to easily move into the marine habitats and rapidly evolve into new species.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2016, Garcia showcased his collection of reptiles, which includes snakes and lizards, on Vimeo.
—Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 28 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
There were also large predatory marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs about 246 million years ago that grew up to 13 feet and stalked the seas that covered up present day Nevada.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Almost all of the largest plant and animal species on Earth were driven to extinction, including all of the non-avian dinosaurs and the last of the flying reptiles.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The serpentarium hopes to give tours to children and host other sessions for adults, who sign waivers, to meet the reptiles.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
This environment allowed small reptiles to easily move into the marine habitats and rapidly evolve into new species.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2016, Garcia showcased his collection of reptiles, which includes snakes and lizards, on Vimeo.
—Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 28 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
There were also large predatory marine reptiles called ichthyosaurs about 246 million years ago that grew up to 13 feet and stalked the seas that covered up present day Nevada.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptiles
Noun
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Kansas City is filled with dogs of all shapes, colors and ages, enjoying the metro area’s parks, outdoor recreation, dog-friendly businesses and more.—
Eden Dinneen,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Customers are invited to submit photos of their dogs in order to be selected for the brand’s official campaign.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In real life, Gacy did have an obsession with clowns, according to CBS News.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The biggest losers are the very citizens electing these clowns.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because even in a world of monsters, ghouls, and greedy jerks, the good guys still prevail.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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But note that Bill and Ted aren’t jerks — watch Excellent Adventure now and you’ll be struck by how incredibly sunny its humor is.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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Towards the end of the tour, the children were invited to hold some of the snakes that reside at the zoo.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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See the snakes at the Serpentarium?—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the skunks know the insects are there.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Animals that typically carry rabies are bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Animals that typically carry rabies are bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 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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No female Weixin leaf litter toads were found, and much about the new species remains unknown.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Human beasts are rarely alone, and far from secure at the apex of the animal kingdom.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Mammoths were not the only enormous beasts ancient humans hunted.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Reptiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptiles. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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