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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
Preparing for surprises: Planning for rare disasters or sudden species collapses helps managers respond nimbly when the unexpected strikes, such as a severe drought leading to widespread erosion.
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Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
This reclassification as endangered would provide critical protection to the species whose most significant habitat in western North Carolina and Tennessee was left in tatters after Hurricane Helene.
—Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
There’s now new fishing regulations, shifts in target species, the rise of more species-specific gear and even changing social attitudes which have all contributed to fishers spending less time in angelshark habitats.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
More philosophically, perhaps, other skeptics argue that a species is more than a collection of genes devoid of environmental, ecological or evolutionary context.
—Alex Erwin, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
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Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
This reclassification as endangered would provide critical protection to the species whose most significant habitat in western North Carolina and Tennessee was left in tatters after Hurricane Helene.
—Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
There’s now new fishing regulations, shifts in target species, the rise of more species-specific gear and even changing social attitudes which have all contributed to fishers spending less time in angelshark habitats.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
More philosophically, perhaps, other skeptics argue that a species is more than a collection of genes devoid of environmental, ecological or evolutionary context.
—Alex Erwin, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
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Think Brooks Nader, world famous Sports Illustrated swimsuit supermodel, isn't relatable?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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And starting on Saturday, stylish movie buffs can book a stay at the 750-square-foot Clueless Suite ($1,995/night) and live in the iconic film’s world for two nights or more.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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There are three holidays when alcohol of any kind is prohibited from being sold in Tennessee.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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And for Rivera, trust breeds accountability which breeds performance.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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The current law focuses on the behavior of the dogs, not the breeds.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In other words, the most future-proof skill might just be your humanity.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The movie establishes a world in which humanity has known about the existence of metahumans (super-powered beings) for 300 years.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Tariffs and the economic uncertainty haven’t impacted prices too deeply just yet, though May’s inflation inched up more than expected last month, reaching 2.7%, according to the core personal consumption expenditures index—excluding food and energy categories.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The second category of safeguards involves imposing restrictions on companies that synthesize nucleic acids.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Conservative ETFs — and virtue-signaling funds of all political stripes — are proliferating in the Trump age.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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Linen lovers will swoon over the $53 Easy Pull-on Pant in 100% Linen (over 60 percent off the original price), which comes in a pale pink stripe that’s begging to take you for a stroll along the Amalfi this summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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This affect somehow suits our contemporary moment, in which many people are fearful of strangers, unwilling to invite others in, and tribally enthusiastic in their willingness to protect those most familiar.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Statewide, the death toll from the floods has reached at least 95, with 75 people reported dead in Kerr County.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Beetles in the genus Phyllophaga are known as June bugs.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The genus Amelanchier includes several deciduous trees native to North America.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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