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
Dr Michele Menegon, a coauthor and conservationist, warns that ongoing deforestation, mining, and climate change are putting these rare toads at serious risk.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The Yachang leaf litter toads were found in clear-water streams filled with rocks in the forest, surrounded by trees and karst formations, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Just this month, during the microburst storm, these toads arrived to soak up the late-season rain.
—Madison Knutson, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Turtles, toads, salamanders, and birds also use leaves for food, shelter, or nesting material.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
The popular reptile became TCU’s mascot in 1897 when yearbook editors photographed horny toads covering the football field.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead, these poisonous toads proved deadly to the native species that tried to prey on them.
—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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The Yachang leaf litter toads were found in clear-water streams filled with rocks in the forest, surrounded by trees and karst formations, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Just this month, during the microburst storm, these toads arrived to soak up the late-season rain.
—Madison Knutson, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Turtles, toads, salamanders, and birds also use leaves for food, shelter, or nesting material.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
The popular reptile became TCU’s mascot in 1897 when yearbook editors photographed horny toads covering the football field.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead, these poisonous toads proved deadly to the native species that tried to prey on them.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toads
Noun
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An inmate who trains service dogs was also instructed to give Maxwell time with one of the puppies, even though the dogs are not supposed to be pet during training.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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These include German shepherds, boxers, Pembroke Welsh corgis, Chesapeake Bay retrievers, Rhodesian ridgebacks, and Bernese mountain dogs.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By the mid 19th century, clowns were more central to circus entertainment, and their acts more risqué.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The clowns come at you quickly at Fast Splash Car Wash in Detroit, Mich.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gave the two jerks her very best.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Because even in a world of monsters, ghouls, and greedy jerks, the good guys still prevail.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scarecrows, plastic owls and snakes, flashy pinwheels, and wind chimes are also of questionable efficacy.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s what guests can expect as the attraction’s monkeys, reptiles and birds get the run of the 30-acre grounds.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The agency said rising water levels in rivers, gullies and swamps may push the reptiles into residential areas in search of dry ground.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, there are numerous animal studies on mice and rats that show positive effects of intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity and normalize blood glucose levels.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Testing on heart tissue and rats The team embedded rows of these microparticles into a hydrogel patch made from alginate and PEGDA.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Toads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toads. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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