as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
that miserable toad is lucky to have even a single friend
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Recent Examples of toad
Vernal pools also provide habitat for tree frogs, toads and resident and migratory birds.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The toad lily produces orchid-looking flowers with bright green leaves.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
But others, like the black-footed ferret, Houston toad and the red wolf, for example, remain endangered—even after almost 60 years of federal attention.
—Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Become a Subscriber Along with its toad envoy, Bad Bunny’s sprawling DTMF project has, as a whole, become anthemic for those facing displacement worldwide.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The toad lily produces orchid-looking flowers with bright green leaves.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
But others, like the black-footed ferret, Houston toad and the red wolf, for example, remain endangered—even after almost 60 years of federal attention.
—Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Become a Subscriber Along with its toad envoy, Bad Bunny’s sprawling DTMF project has, as a whole, become anthemic for those facing displacement worldwide.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toad
Noun
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Nationally, the most common dog breed is the Labrador retriever, but Arizona has a different favorite.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sheriff threatens to arrest Morticia on account of aiding and abetting a murderer, but Gomez points out that these clowns (the cops) abandoned Nevermore to protect Normies at Pilgrim World.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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While the film wasn't a hit with critics or audiences, Gaga nonetheless had some eye-popping looks on the press tour, sporting bold red hair and clown-like attire to evoke the comic chaos of her character.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cianfrance supplies a real jerk of a manager in Peter Dinklage’s Mitch, on whom Jeffrey spies by setting up baby monitors in the back office.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Victims of a snake bite are advised not to try to remove the venom themselves or to tie off the bite area.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The former enslaved told stories of Laveau dancing with snakes and fish, her movements blending her feminine form with the aquatic.—
Time,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the connections strengthened, the rats showed significant functional recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Roughly half of all the mammal species on the planet are rodents such as rats, mice, squirrels, and hamsters and they are found on every single continent except for Antarctica.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
27 Aug. 2025
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The guest’s winning cards were a 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and a joker acting as a 6, all in clubs, according to the casino.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cora is cared for by the EcoVivarium Reptile Sanctuary and Museum in Escondido, and was one of several reptiles kids could interact with.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, the National Park Service said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Toad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toad. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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