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Recent Examples of crocodile
Queensland’s Department of Environment, Science and Innovation has warned residents to be wary of crocodiles that could be lurking in the floodwaters, according to Nine News.
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Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
The scientists set the nets at different spots then stayed on their boat overnight to make sure the crocodiles didn’t eat their catch.
—Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The crocodile is fast and only uses a fraction of our wisdom power.
—Hylke Faber, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Modern Australia is known for its array of wildlife: poisonous snakes and spiders, saltwater crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, and more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
The scientists set the nets at different spots then stayed on their boat overnight to make sure the crocodiles didn’t eat their catch.
—Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The crocodile is fast and only uses a fraction of our wisdom power.
—Hylke Faber, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Modern Australia is known for its array of wildlife: poisonous snakes and spiders, saltwater crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, and more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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Even the occasional alligator blunders onto the highway.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Fried alligator bites and alligator sauce piquant are other popular choices, Cook said.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The researchers compared isotopic data of the Australopithecus enamel with tooth samples from coexisting animals, including monkeys, antelopes, and large predators like hyenas, jackals, and big cats.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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For thousands of years humans have used snares to catch antelope, deer, and other game for sustenance.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Alba, who has made the most of her fashion week hitting up a few shows, picked out a pair of snakeskin boots as her favorite item of the lineup.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Teams from across Florida will battle it out for the snakeskin championship belt by participating and competing in multiple events, including human beer pong, eat the butt challenge, mechanical gator riding and more.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The seal, which was believed to be about 5 to 6 weeks old, was more than 1,000 feet from the nearest river.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The gray seal, later coined with the name Chappy, entered the Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Clinic on Feb. 16 after being found stranded on the streets of New Haven, according to a Facebook post by the aquarium.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, Hudson has not been shy about family life, documenting many memories with her kids on social media.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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And good luck not being moved by the sight of del Toro watching those kids play baseball at night.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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As for bags, the Script logo shopper was made in an even lighter, more relaxed shopping bag in an allover calfskin leather, suede or pony skin, while the Flap Bag reinterpreted a classic camera bag in smooth calfskin leather.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Crafted from calfskin with a monogram print, the Speedy P9 Bandoulière 30 bag is ideal for life’s happenings.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Detailing includes a heritage side lock, top handles, a detachable strap, and a premium lambskin lining.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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This pair from Savior Heat is made from a combination of lambskin and polyester to trap warmth, even outside of its heating capabilities.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Available online as of today, Kani’s capsule with Culture Creators includes sheepskin leather jackets, oversize hoodies, wool-cotton blend beanies and other items.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Deckers Outdoor, the company behind Uggs sheepskin boots, is also oversold.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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