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Recent Examples of reptiles
Some places also have rabbits, reptiles and other animals looking for home.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In today’s time, this infection impacts mammals, birds, and reptiles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Both animals eat rabbits and small rodents along with fruits, berries, insects, birds and reptiles.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Cora is cared for by the EcoVivarium Reptile Sanctuary and Museum in Escondido, and was one of several reptiles kids could interact with.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, the National Park Service said.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Currently threatened with extinction, these curious reptiles have been subject to extensive conservation efforts over the decades, with Likuliku Lagoon Resort playing a crucial role on Malolo Island.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Audra Barrios, the founder and executive director at Things That Creep, an educational organization focusing on education hands-on programs with reptiles and amphibians in the Bay Area, said that temperature is the biggest factor in the probability of snake encounters in the region.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
These reptiles are not native to South Carolina—or anywhere in the continental United States outside of South Florida, where populations have established themselves in the wild after years of escapes and releases.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In today’s time, this infection impacts mammals, birds, and reptiles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Both animals eat rabbits and small rodents along with fruits, berries, insects, birds and reptiles.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Cora is cared for by the EcoVivarium Reptile Sanctuary and Museum in Escondido, and was one of several reptiles kids could interact with.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, the National Park Service said.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Currently threatened with extinction, these curious reptiles have been subject to extensive conservation efforts over the decades, with Likuliku Lagoon Resort playing a crucial role on Malolo Island.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Audra Barrios, the founder and executive director at Things That Creep, an educational organization focusing on education hands-on programs with reptiles and amphibians in the Bay Area, said that temperature is the biggest factor in the probability of snake encounters in the region.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
These reptiles are not native to South Carolina—or anywhere in the continental United States outside of South Florida, where populations have established themselves in the wild after years of escapes and releases.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptiles
Noun
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The man says his next step may be to approach the dogs' owner with an offer of money to remove them from their current situation and find them a proper home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Designers Rachel Antonoff and Susan Korn—who hosted their second annual Best in Show runway, which paired adoptable dogs with human models—also welcome children.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Strangely, all the clowns with Ukraine flags 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 in their bio are also all silent on this one.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Life is too short to work with jerks.—
Shayne Fitz-Coy,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What about those snakes and spiders and overhanging branches?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both are as crooked as snakes in a hurry.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Instead, these poisonous toads proved deadly to the native species that tried to prey on them.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
14 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Over at Metropolitan State University, the on-campus gallery is presenting works from five Twin Cities Latino artists working across paintings, puppetry, photography and more focused on bestiarios, or fantastical, mythical beasts.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Reptiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptiles. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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