as in dogs
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 toads
Instead, these poisonous toads proved deadly to the native species that tried to prey on them.
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Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
The ants then swarmed the toads, killing half of them almost instantly.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
Other animals moved today as part of the aquarium's hurricane preparedness plan include six snakes, three lizards, three turtles, two alligators, two toads and a hermit crab.
—NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
This can include snakes, salamanders, box turtles, toads and rodents.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
As a young girl, actor and comedian Kate McKinnon loved nothing more than immersing herself in nature–finding toads, collecting bugs, and having innocent, mischievous adventures around her town.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
The ants then swarmed the toads, killing half of them almost instantly.
—Discover Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
Other animals moved today as part of the aquarium's hurricane preparedness plan include six snakes, three lizards, three turtles, two alligators, two toads and a hermit crab.
—NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
This can include snakes, salamanders, box turtles, toads and rodents.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
As a young girl, actor and comedian Kate McKinnon loved nothing more than immersing herself in nature–finding toads, collecting bugs, and having innocent, mischievous adventures around her town.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toads
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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While pesticides sprayed on crops and the Varroa mite both pose major risks for honey bees, bears and skunks can also be destructive predators to colonies, according to Hesbach.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sea turtle growth is affected by rain Scientists have long known that, as with other reptiles, sea turtles’ egg development is influenced by the temperature of the nest.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The islands are among the most biodiverse places in North America, home to a broad range of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and plants.—
Shaun McKinnon,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Toads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toads. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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