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subspecies

noun

Definition of subspecies

as in subgroup

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Recent Examples of subspecies Today, it is estimated there are more than 1 million of all subspecies flying across North America and eastern Siberia. — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2022 Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 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 White tigers are not a separate species or subspecies of tiger. — Riley Davis, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for subspecies

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Noun

The poll found the percentage of gamblers declining across the board, with the only question being how dramatically among each subgroup.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
The 31-year-old rapper, a member of the megagroup NCT and the leader of its subgroup NCT 127, has seemingly always been fascinated by merging different genres to create a new song.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

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The City Attorney's Office has about 160 lawyers, including an Employment Law section with 17 total employees, according to the city.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The archive Mittelman created covers every iteration of the live-theater playhouse and has several sections, one of which lists the name of everyone who ever performed on its stage.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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Village officials said the coyote grabbed a small dog from a yard in the Tangley Oaks subdivision.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
That was the plan behind a 73-home subdivision that was approved for the Village in the Woods site more than 15 years ago; construction never went forward though.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of subdivision

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Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of variety

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The peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest bird once pushed to the brink of extinction in the United States, has recovered enough to be taken off the endangered species list.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Northern red-legged frogs are a medium sized frog that are considered a species of concern.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of species

Noun

The early-season flowering bulb, which is a genus in the Iridaceae (iris) family, is known for its ability to bloom in late winter and early spring.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
There are more than 200 varieties in the Hibiscus genus, and some are easier to propagate successfully than others.

— Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

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