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Recent Examples of sea devil
Among certain species of anglerfish, like those in the sea devil (Ceratiidae) family, males are little more than sperm sacs with nostrils.
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Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea devil
Noun
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From July to October, spot whale sharks and manta rays flocking by the hundreds, or save your trip for November through April to enjoy its dry season, with minimal rainfall, abundant sunshine (eight hours of sun per days’ worth), and high visibility for divers.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Most of the 25 state permits — nearly 3 out of 4 — issued since 2019 that granted manta ray captures were for overseas aquariums, according to an analysis of public records obtained by the nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund.—
Max Chesnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The vets also took X-rays, but since wood is hard to see on an X-ray, the professionals were still unsure how far the stick had impaled Sweets.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said X-rays were negative.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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