as in creature
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
we saw a lot of animals at the wildlife refuge—cranes, alligators, deer, a fox, even an armadillo
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as in physical
of or relating to the human body
had intellectual as well as animal needs
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Recent Examples of animal
Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
As a therapy animal, the bird works with residents at assisted living homes, as well as children with autism.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.
—Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Certified for the highest standards in soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker rights, the formula combines 93.25% natural and 85.5% biodegradable ingredients, that come together to nourish and hydrate while promoting environmental awareness.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
As a therapy animal, the bird works with residents at assisted living homes, as well as children with autism.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.
—Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal
Noun
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Elsewhere in the film, the Irish vampire Remmick, pursued by Choctaw vampire hunters, tricks his way into the protection of a pair of Klan members living near Clarksdale and turns them into creatures of the night.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Had Jaime Lannister been armed with the fire-breathing creature, world domination would have been the likely outcome.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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That's according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical activity's brain benefits.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rather than bearing imagery of the state or the monarchy, Elisabeth’s portraits were focused on her defining physical features, particularly her long, flowing hair.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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His pole-dancing polar bear — a legless white beast posed like a defeated stripper — disarms the familiar.—
Petala Ironcloud,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s why Florida must implement mandatory bodily injury (BI) liability insurance.—
Richard D Schuler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tune into any bodily responses (ease, tension, vitality, etc.).—
Nancy Zamierowski,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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