as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies
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Recent Examples of reptile
That family includes the beetle species whose larvae, called mealworms, are commonly sold as feed for pet reptiles and birds.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
The cicadas also provide abundant high-protein food for many species of birds, small mammals, and some reptiles and amphibians.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
For birdwatchers in particular, the downy woodpecker, purple martin and spotted sandpiper are just a few of the species that might make an appearance, while native mammals range from the red fox to the river otter—but the park is perhaps best known for its diverse array of reptiles.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The livestream allows researchers to monitor the rattlesnakes and gives animal lovers a chance to see the reptiles up close.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
The cicadas also provide abundant high-protein food for many species of birds, small mammals, and some reptiles and amphibians.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
For birdwatchers in particular, the downy woodpecker, purple martin and spotted sandpiper are just a few of the species that might make an appearance, while native mammals range from the red fox to the river otter—but the park is perhaps best known for its diverse array of reptiles.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The livestream allows researchers to monitor the rattlesnakes and gives animal lovers a chance to see the reptiles up close.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptile
Noun
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.—
Jim Gaines,
ajc,
13 Sep. 2023
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Elves, insectoids, reptilians, aliens, gods, and clowns are all common.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Testing their ability to parse through patchy visual information, the puzzles prompted participants to identify ambiguous black-and-white images of objects and of animals, such as snakes, snails, and spiders.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The exact location of the den complex are withheld for the snakes' safety, according to Bachhuber.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Trump calls Bruce Springsteen a 'jerk': The president slapped back after the musician voiced criticism at concertNeed a break?—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Millions of readers follow along for her advice on work quandaries big and small, from dealing with office jerks to quitting a toxic job.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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That included building a short block wall to separate the deck from the yard — and prevent skunks, possums and other critters from creeping under the deck — build an open fence to surround the property, and add a swale to retain rainwater.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Then other critters came to feast on the skunk’s leftovers, the incredible video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The beast was also equipped with flaps on both sides of its body for swimming, and had intimidating claws extending from its head.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Hopefully, the new ensembles will unleash the beast inside these Red Sox… 2.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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But while this car-loving cult figure will be back pitching again in 2025 after a 2-year hiatus, having mended his left shoulder, Ohtani is well-known in baseball circles as a car lover, a practical joker and a philanthropist.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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These jokers are still just hanging out and having the same old drinking parties.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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The sci-fi series has given us everything from mutant super-soldiers to all-out war between a farmer and an army of rats.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Also, humans consume red dye No. 3 at levels far lower than those shown to cause cancer in two studies of rats, according to the FDA.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Reptile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptile. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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