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Recent Examples of subspecies
Washington moose belong to a subspecies called Shiras moose.
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Vonnai Phair, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
Gorillas fall into two species: western and eastern gorillas, each of which has two subspecies.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 12 Nov. 2022
Scientists, nature enthusiasts and that rare subspecies of humanity obsessed with spiders all come to witness something remarkable: hordes of fuzzy, fist-sized male tarantulas emerging from their burrows to scour the shortgrass prairie for mates.
—David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022
This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022
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Vonnai Phair, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
Gorillas fall into two species: western and eastern gorillas, each of which has two subspecies.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 12 Nov. 2022
Scientists, nature enthusiasts and that rare subspecies of humanity obsessed with spiders all come to witness something remarkable: hordes of fuzzy, fist-sized male tarantulas emerging from their burrows to scour the shortgrass prairie for mates.
—David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2022
This subspecies called Sarada superba is only found on India's Chalkewadi plateau and is identifiable by its blue, orange and black throat.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subspecies
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An oversight committee subgroup has been working behind the scenes on the single-window vision for the transfer portal, which could take place as early as January or later in March or April.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Sampling error associated with results among subgroup is higher.—
Victoria Balara,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The shoreline is varied, with rocky sections and sandy beaches.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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United United Airlines is expanding United Polaris and adding eight seats in the first row of each business class section.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Several readers say a fast-growing city like ours needs to be be smarter about development, making sure that things like adequate roads are in place before allowing big new subdivisions.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the federal agency that coordinates and monitors grants for support programs, and provides training and data analysis, is facing a cut of over a billion dollars, and will also be folded into the new subdivision.—
Jan Hoffman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Available in a variety of colors, this snack cup combines functionality with fun, making snack time more appealing than ever.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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That general group breaks down into two more-specific subclasses based on size: 60% and 65%.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Radio quasars are the subclass of black holes that produce the most powerful energy and jets.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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These perks are unlocked through the Requisitions menu, which acts as a battle pass of sorts.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Dale also appears to be wearing virtual reality headset of sorts.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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This leads to species loss and ecological collapse, with devastating consequences for ocean health and global food security, according to the foundation.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2025
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Researchers considered some populations of the new species to be a new sub-species because of their visual similarity but genetic divergence.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Only careful lab work will identify the horse’s correct genus, species and age.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Typically in the genus Candidatus Electrothrix, bacteria have a single heme (a complex composed of a divalent iron atom and a porphyrin).—
Ritsuko Kawai,
Wired News,
5 May 2025
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“Subspecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subspecies. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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