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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
While deer and turkeys have since rebounded, cougars and buffalo have not reestablished themselves in the region, said Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency species support biologist Joy Sweaney.
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Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The species measures around 4 to 6 feet, can weigh up to 440 pounds, and live around 25 years.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Though rarely deadly, this species contains the psychoactive compounds ibotenic acid and muscimol.
—Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Spotted skunks are a species of concern because scientists are unsure why its population has been declining in recent years, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
The species measures around 4 to 6 feet, can weigh up to 440 pounds, and live around 25 years.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Though rarely deadly, this species contains the psychoactive compounds ibotenic acid and muscimol.
—Matt Kasson, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Spotted skunks are a species of concern because scientists are unsure why its population has been declining in recent years, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
Noun
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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That’s what Rebecca feels—all alone in a world that seems to care less.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In March 2023, the company launched a pilot production line in South Korea, the first of its kind, and began producing prototype solid-state batteries by the end of the year.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those small victories brought hope, the kind that makes every extra day feel like a gift.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The star of the viral video, a Staffordshire bull terrier, is known for being an affectionate and intelligent breed with a big personality.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is a whole different breed of - this s--- has its own name.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those who predicted a doomed future for all of humanity called us addicts and criminals, leeches and slime (and way worse things) because we were detested, shouted at, dragged by our arms across bedrooms and public sporting events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The humanities program will work with the arts board's Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program to train master and apprentice Wisconsin folk artists in planning and producing public programs that showcase and contextualize cultural traditions, stories and histories.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Before making landfall on Tuesday, Melissa reached Category 5 status, the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Every year, France is behind so many movies submitted for the international feature film category at the Oscars.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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While Harrison opted for the red stripe set, the midnight foulard was a close second.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wadisuchus kassabi is both a new species and the first member of a new genus, or group of species that share physical similarities and an evolutionary line.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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New species of dinosaur discovered at US landmark Fossils paleontologists initially thought belonged to a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex actually belong to a new species of dinosaur that belongs to a distinct genus altogether.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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At the tenth anniversary of Amherst College’s LitFest, on March 1, 2025, Cole spoke with The Common’s Editor in Chief Jennifer Acker about his novel Tremor, his approach to genre-bending, and the role of writers and photographers in bearing witness to catastrophe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Clever Creature has been building its slate of international genre projects spanning horror, action and elevated cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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