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Recent Examples of hominid
Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
An enlarged brain case also distinguishes this species from our more distant, early hominid ancestor Australopithecus — famously known for the 3-million-year-old Lucy specimen in Ethiopia.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Two approaches with a similar conclusion The challenge of studying early hominids is that specimens from that period are scarce and in rough shape.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But these adaptations may have cost the hominid resilience to other environmental pressures.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
An enlarged brain case also distinguishes this species from our more distant, early hominid ancestor Australopithecus — famously known for the 3-million-year-old Lucy specimen in Ethiopia.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
Noun
No fossil evidence of other hominids except humans existing in North America has ever been found.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Two approaches with a similar conclusion The challenge of studying early hominids is that specimens from that period are scarce and in rough shape.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominid
Adjective
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This may be the final piece of the puzzle that launches the era of intelligent robots, including humanoid robots.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Tesla plans to launch a ride-share service later this year, ramp up production of its Optimus humanoid robots, and begin making the autonomous Cybercab.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That pressure may even lead the body to secrete a little extra oxytocin, the love hormone humans produce when cuddling.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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No one who has spent much time on X or other similar networks should be surprised by such raunchy commentary by or about our fellow humans.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every team has that one person everyone relies on for advice, project help, or problem-solving.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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One person or three or four people is not bigger than hip-hop.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the world’s ugliest animal.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nearby, kids were crouching to look into a clear tube tank and even adults were sliding on their backs under the adjacent upside-down jellyfish tank to snap a picture of these topsy-turvy creatures.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The plummeting support runs counter to Iowa’s football, men’s wrestling and women’s basketball programs, which have all sold out their seasons for at least two consecutive years.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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From ultra-soft sweaters to technical pants, Nordstrom’s men’s clothing offerings have never been better than during this surprise sale.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What was perhaps most damaging was when companies rushed to recruit and promote unqualified individuals on the basis of their identity.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Wednesday, Police responded to a report of an altercation taking place between multiple individuals outside of Terminal 2 on the street, police said in a statement.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Regularly eating fish, like salmon, has been shown to be effective for building muscle mass and gaining strength.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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The current design incorporates a series of rocks to effectively block fish from passing through.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additional research, examining a broader range of specimens, would be needed to assess how far-reaching the trend of brown-ish, boring mammals was, and when exactly mammals began to gain stripes, spots, patches, and brighter colors.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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Among the notable specimens, a Megalodon tooth from North Carolina’s Nutrien Mine shows deep serration marks running diagonally across the root, evidence of a strong bite from another Megalodon.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Hominid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominid. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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