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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
in the late 1960s there emerged a new species of actor: edgy and not conventionally handsome
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as in world
human beings in general
the future of the species may well depend on our willingness to limit the impact of an ever-increasing population
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Recent Examples of species
They are protected by the U.S. migratory bird treaty act and the Florida’s endangered and threatened species rule.
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Only 3 percent of species populations included in the study increased.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Those findings, published in a preprint paper in September, suggest the Greenland shark’s TP53 mutation may also play a role in the species’ longevity, though more research is needed to know for sure.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Zombie spider fungus discovery The newfound species is part of a larger branch of fungi that exclusively infects spiders.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Only 3 percent of species populations included in the study increased.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Those findings, published in a preprint paper in September, suggest the Greenland shark’s TP53 mutation may also play a role in the species’ longevity, though more research is needed to know for sure.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Zombie spider fungus discovery The newfound species is part of a larger branch of fungi that exclusively infects spiders.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
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The Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in an April 3 Facebook post that Holly, a tan Terrier Pit Bull, and Sir Teddy, a black mixed breed, were surrendered after their owner’s world turned upside down.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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But no matter who owns the business, Guess is going to have to figure out how to operate in a world with higher duties.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some breeds, notoriously the Abyssinian and Siamese are more predisposed to aggression than other cats.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Known as indie dyers, these companies deal in smaller quantities — often from a specific breed of sheep — and use higher quality bases.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Myth of the Lone Genius The third myth is the archetype of the lone genius, toiling away in solitude and isolation to deliver humanity’s next great leap forward.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Not heavily reliant on an explanation or plea for humanity from the audience.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is well underway, and millions of deals are already moving fast across every category.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Slacks and a dress are an easy choice for men looking to fit this category.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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But that’s how Duke, despite not making a single basket over the final four minutes, was able to hold on — because the best free-throw shooting team left in the field made 23 of its 27 attempts from the charity stripe, including nine of 10 in the last two minutes.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Magic forward is shooting 48% from the field, 36% from beyond the arc on 6.5 long-range attempts and 80.1% at the charity stripe on 9.5 attempts.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
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Previously, biologists had assumed that Fiji iguanas — four species from the genus Brachylophus — descended from an older lineage that was at one point common around the Pacific but ultimately died out.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
17 Mar. 2025
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The plant belongs to a genus of deciduous shrubs called Aronia.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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