hominids

plural of hominid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominids
Noun
  • Public health advocates see fluoridation as good for the population by increasing the odds that people across the economic spectrum get a baseline amount of fluoride daily.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
  • While many fans on X and Reddit praised the new content, there were, of course, some people who were upset that such content made it to the game.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some scientists have even proposed that free radicals can lead to aging in humans and other creatures, though that idea is disputed.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Lake County staff will be on-site to assist with baiting hooks, removing fish, species identification, and other environmental and educational components.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Halibut Halibut is a mild-tasting, lean white fish that is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids,4 which are healthy fats associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, inflammation, and cognitive decline.5 Serving ideas include baking, pan-searing, or grilling halibut.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some specimens from this year’s sample will go to research labs to help determine how large the hybrid’s contingent has become.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Stool specimens were collected for testing and sick passengers and crew members were isolated.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hominids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominids. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!