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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
in the late 1960s there emerged a new species of actor: edgy and not conventionally handsome
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as in world
human beings in general
the future of the species may well depend on our willingness to limit the impact of an ever-increasing population
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Recent Examples of species
Novel island species elucidate a species complex of Neotropical crocodiles.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Flaco was an adult male Eurasian Eagle-Owl, one of the largest owl species in the world (hence, the species’ name) that is widespread across Europe and Asia.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
That family includes the beetle species whose larvae, called mealworms, are commonly sold as feed for pet reptiles and birds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
Environmental campaign groups say the practice cannot be done sustainably and will lead to ecosystem destruction and species extinction.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Flaco was an adult male Eurasian Eagle-Owl, one of the largest owl species in the world (hence, the species’ name) that is widespread across Europe and Asia.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
That family includes the beetle species whose larvae, called mealworms, are commonly sold as feed for pet reptiles and birds.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
Environmental campaign groups say the practice cannot be done sustainably and will lead to ecosystem destruction and species extinction.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
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Lost in Starlight is set in a futuristic version of Seoul, and there are so many imaginative visual details throughout the film’s world.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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This new breed of fake reviews is harder to spot with the naked eye.—
Rochelle Blease,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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However, those who are squeamish might want to avoid these six dog breeds that new research discovered are more susceptible to diarrhea.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The ocean is humanity’s greatest global commons and the foundation of life on Earth.—
Sturla Henriksen,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Animals constantly adapt to their environments, but keeping up with humanity’s dramatic influence on the natural world poses unique challenges.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
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Balvin has a broad knowledge to draw from and still has a singular point of view he’s brought to the category.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Between 2019 and 2024, nonalcoholic beer volume in the U.S. grew 175%, propelling the country's ranking from the category's sixth-largest market to third-largest.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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What to look for in a quality baby bib Colors and prints Baby bibs come in a wide array of prints, designs and colors, including animal designs, florals, options with cute slogans, dots, stripes, stars and geometric patterns.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Seen from above, the frog is dark brown with pale brown stripes on its limbs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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Her tour is a celebration of country music, while spotlighting the complex truth: Black people helped build the genre and are still ostracized today.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Thousand of people line the streets to cheer on military units in New York on June 13, 1942.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
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The fish have the same breeding practice as L. mawe, and other species in their genus.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The first word in an organism’s name is its genus, which is a group of related species, such as Panthera for lions, tigers and leopards.—
Nicholas Green,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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