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as in person
a member of the human race
they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren
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as in snort
chiefly British
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird
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Recent Examples of bird
Closer inspection showed Oram the bird was in trouble, too.
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Matt Williams, Dallas News, 6 Jan. 2023
The bird was unable to fly because of a fractured humerus bone in his wing, and a severe wound in the wing as well, the Humane Society said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2022
However, Katzner confirmed the bird was one that was monitored in his study.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2022
One study examines the chemical isotopes in swan feathers, which provides clues to where a migrating bird has been.
—Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022
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Matt Williams, Dallas News, 6 Jan. 2023
The bird was unable to fly because of a fractured humerus bone in his wing, and a severe wound in the wing as well, the Humane Society said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2022
However, Katzner confirmed the bird was one that was monitored in his study.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2022
One study examines the chemical isotopes in swan feathers, which provides clues to where a migrating bird has been.
—Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird
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The last person to pull that off was Navy’s Roger Staubach in 1963.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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And while it can be linked to a variety of health risks in those who are affected, snoring also takes a toll on bed partners who struggle to get some shuteye in the midst of a cacophony of snorts and rumbles.Carly Weeks, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
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Loading your audio article SAN FRANCISCO — The Hayward man behind an iconic 2021 sideshow photograph has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing guns that police found during a raid of his residence, court records show.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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It was not known which of the two men who have protection orders against Schenke made the Facebook post.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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His Fall of Romulus cocktail gets its bloody look from raspberries.Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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The long-lasting floral and woody fragrance combines a rich blend of raspberry, jasmine and Ambrox Super, offering a warm and spirited aroma.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Private equity now dominates sectors essential to daily life, from housing to health care.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Remember that these posts are highlights of people’s lives – not their day-to-day reality.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Mazzoli piles unstable harmonies on top of that fractured foundation; trombone glissandos add a demonic sneer.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
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Not necessarily as the guy who’s getting the ball, but boxing out, being in the right spot.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The guys had so many good words to support me from the first day.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Any update that had Trump leading inspired vigorous boos.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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After 10 years of boos, ‘VC SUCKS’ chants, and much, much more, the moment that helped turn the corner between Carter and the city of Toronto was when he was honored while playing for the Grizzlies in 2014.Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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