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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
No current commissioner has an academic or professional background in conservation science, land management, species conservation or ecology.
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Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
For the new study, Zietlow and her coauthors examined and reclassified fossils housed in more than a dozen institutions — specimens that had been misidentified as the species Tylosaurus proriger.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Thanks to a predator fence, pest control, habitat restoration, and species reintroduction, this is one of the best places on mainland New Zealand for native wildlife, notably birds, including kiwis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Scientists and medical workers are currently attempting to contain a species of Ebola called the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is currently no vaccine, according to the CDC.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
For the new study, Zietlow and her coauthors examined and reclassified fossils housed in more than a dozen institutions — specimens that had been misidentified as the species Tylosaurus proriger.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Thanks to a predator fence, pest control, habitat restoration, and species reintroduction, this is one of the best places on mainland New Zealand for native wildlife, notably birds, including kiwis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Scientists and medical workers are currently attempting to contain a species of Ebola called the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is currently no vaccine, according to the CDC.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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And by the way, all companies are creating value of some kind.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Fifty-one percent of mature light-breed horses in the United States are obese — a rate that ranks among the world’s highest, slightly above Britain and nearly twice that of Australia or Denmark.—
Joshua Moen,
STAT,
8 June 2026
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Some cat breeds are particularly chatty, and their talkative nature is perfectly normal.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The outside world was almost a year into the COVID pandemic, and my inner world had gone dark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Our model gives each of Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Portugal, France, England and world champions Argentina at least a 95 per chance of reaching the knockout phase.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Bathrooms are large, with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities, standard even in entry-level room categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Choose from different patterns, colors, and designs from classic stripes to bold modern prints, accented with tassel detail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The oversized half-sleeve top and flowy wide-leg pants strike that sweet spot between comfortable and polished, while the subtle stripe print adds visual interest without feeling overly trendy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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In 2024, Satrapi won the Princess of Asturias Foundation award in Spain for communication and humanities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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What villains, from Earth or elsewhere, are most known to threaten humanity?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Each being part of a species, each species part of a genus and family, all life in relation to other life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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However, reports of unidentified larvae from the Prionus beetle genus feeding on and damaging blueberry bush roots go back to 2010.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
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Pecsenye is passionate about diversifying the Rock Hall’s exhibits to reflect the genre’s scene today.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Franchise co-creators and writers Shawn and Marlon Wayans, who have regained control of the franchise 25 years after their last go-around, didn't limit the scope of their latest effort to the horror genre.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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