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Recent Examples of subspecies
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.
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David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 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
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David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subspecies
Noun
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Heel-toe drop didn’t make a difference to injury rates overall, for example, but low-drop shoes seemed to cause more injuries in the subgroup of experienced runners.—
Outside,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
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Several members who served on a subgroup that has been reviewing the topic led the votes in favor of the change.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
5 Dec. 2025
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An aerial view of the oceanfront property, which sits on almost 40 feet of beach in the sandiest section of the neighborhood.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The luggage section is just as compelling, with deep discounts on Samsonite luggage for longer trips and rare markdowns on premium finds like this Tumi backpack.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Macomb County, subdivision roads are plowed only when four inches or more of snow has fallen, according to the Macomb County Department of Roads, though salt is applied within subdivisions at entrances, exits, intersections and hills.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead on Tuesday afternoon in a subdivision in west suburban Oswego.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The menu has shifted to more small plates and skewers, with meats like chicken, shrimp, fish and wagyu beef and a variety of different vegetables.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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What makes a subclass meaningful to you?—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid (a subclass of polyphenols) that act as powerful antioxidants and give fruits and vegetables their red, purple, and blue colors.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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My niece reminded me how seamlessly packing cubes can take an overstuffed suitcase and transform it into an easy-to-sort home for my many essentials.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement The city also set up an informational hotline of sorts—residents could stay up-to-date on the storm and the city’s response by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mulch is also readily available, provided by the tree’s own slowly decomposing leaves, which fall throughout the year since this species is evergreen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to Mattus, the tree is relatively new to the invasive species list, but many states are now outlawing its sale—even the hybrids.—
Jennifer Lobb,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Because is one of the earliest members of our genus, understanding more about this species helps to shed light on the evolution that led to our own, researchers say.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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This places the genus firmly among browsing herbivores, not grazing ones like horses.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Subspecies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subspecies. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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