URCHINS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

urchins

noun

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plural of urchin

as in monkeys

an appealingly mischievous person we could never resist the little urchin's pleas for candy

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Recent Examples of urchins Freed from predation, purple urchins razed vast swaths of kelp unchecked. —

Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026 Cala Gaetano is the most breathtaking of all, both in awe and anxiety, where slippery steps without any barriers bring you to a secluded cove speckled with urchins. —

Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

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Noun

In addition to the ruins, the biosphere reserve is home to many species of flora and fauna and is worth visiting for wildlife alone, especially in the morning when monkeys, birds and other animals are most active.

— Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Ravelo was the leader and organizer of invitation-only internet groups dedicated to the sharing and discussion of videos depicting monkeys being mutilated and tortured, the DOJ said in a statement.

— Sofia Saric May 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026