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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

Eli was born in 1979 and raised in rural Ohio as part of Andy Weaver Amish, a conservative subgroup of Old Order Amish.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The first subgroup that got the lowest dose was followed for 18 months, while the subgroup that got the highest dose was followed for just three months so far.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026

Definition of subgroup

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The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Starting Monday night, the section of Interstate 84 between the Black Canyon interchange at Exit 13 and the Oregon state line will be undergoing repairs.

— Noah Daly July 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

Definition of section

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The city’s news release says the drainage basin where the incident occurred is privately owned and was initially constructed as part of the Richland Park subdivision.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
Josh Houston, who also filed complaints with state and federal agencies, said his biggest concern has been the lack of communication surrounding the project affecting the subdivision’s only access road.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of subdivision

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Vesper Theatre's main performance space, an 80-seat black box theater, can support a variety of art forms from dance to theater to film.

— Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
The trio are all therapies for multiple myeloma, a complex type of blood cancer where patients may need a variety of treatments to help fight the disease.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of variety

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Insects and the like Most of the species cats ate were vertebrates – mostly birds, followed by mammals and reptiles.

— Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
In birds, Kempenaers identifies longevity as one major influence on whether a species mates for life.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

Definition of species

Noun

West Nile, spread by mosquitoes in the Culex genus, affects about 2,000 people every year in the US and causes about 130 deaths, and this season is off to an early and ominous start, the CDC warned.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The genus includes a great diversity of plant types, with both annual and perennial varieties performing well in the garden.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

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