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Recent Examples of alligator
Though their habitat occasionally overlaps with alligators, crocs prefer salt and brackish water while alligators prefer fresh water.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Both of those came with alligator leather straps, while a full diamond bracelet version set with 1,318 round brilliant diamonds is set with a diamond bird resting on a ring of 30 baguette-cut Aquamarines.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Chaos ensues and the two ultimately assure mutual destruction as their fight escalates (and somehow an alligator is involved?).
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
This one’s all over the place tonally, on purpose: Ferrell wrestles a fake alligator over here, while over there, Witherspoon bravely engages with her siblings and their intimidating mother to hammer out an honest reconciliation after too long.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Both of those came with alligator leather straps, while a full diamond bracelet version set with 1,318 round brilliant diamonds is set with a diamond bird resting on a ring of 30 baguette-cut Aquamarines.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Chaos ensues and the two ultimately assure mutual destruction as their fight escalates (and somehow an alligator is involved?).
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
This one’s all over the place tonally, on purpose: Ferrell wrestles a fake alligator over here, while over there, Witherspoon bravely engages with her siblings and their intimidating mother to hammer out an honest reconciliation after too long.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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The custom bodycon dress — a sneak peek of the fashion label's upcoming Fall-Winter 2025 collection — featured a patchwork design in black crocodile skin print embossed leather and chainmail, according to the brand.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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In the fashion department, Kardashian stunned in a backless black dress by Balmain, which featured a crocodile scales imprint on the bodice and sequined, sheer embellishments.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Paradise flycatchers fervently follow kudu and bushbuck, feeding on mosquitoes and other flying insects that mill around the antelope.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, your tender heart might side with the antelope, but the lion is the underdog in that competition, losing the vast majority of the time.—
Kathryn Schulz,
The New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2024
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Scammers — with access to kids’ names and school information — are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT and ACT prep materials.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Vaccinating infants and young children is widely recommended as a way to prevent kids from being exposed to life-threatening diseases like measles and to protect other children in school.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Lipa’s winter wardrobe has been percolating with strong outwear and accessories—a bold snakeskin coat by Jil Sander, a plushy puffer jacket and a heavily charmed Hermès Birkin.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, for all his film’s eccentricities — Blue Velvet’s freaky Frank Booth huffing, well, whatever that stuff is, Lost Highway’s spine-chilling Mystery Man, or Wild at Heart’s Sailor kung fu-kicking in a snakeskin jacket — Lynch wasn’t trying to be controversial.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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The seal turned out to be the mark of a store where turn-of-the century artists in Montmartre would buy supplies.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The whole scene — seals and speedboaters alike — freeze in their tracks when the fins of two orcas begin to slice through the water toward Seal.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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High-quality materials, including pigskin suede and breathable mesh, contributed to the premium feel and durability.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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His athletic exploits gave Heffelfinger the opportunity to play at Yale, the best college program in America, under coach and pigskin pioneer Walter Camp, widely proclaimed as the father of modern football.—
Kerry J. Byrne Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Sep. 2024
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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