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Recent Examples of alligator
Immediately, Tolson told her to not come out because there was an alligator under her car.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Rescue gator moves in The first rescue alligator of spring has arrived at Gatorland.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
While cleaning a room at the Pine River Motel in Cheboygan on March 14, staff members found a lurking alligator, according to the Cheboygan Police Department.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Rescue gator moves in The first rescue alligator of spring has arrived at Gatorland.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
While cleaning a room at the Pine River Motel in Cheboygan on March 14, staff members found a lurking alligator, according to the Cheboygan Police Department.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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It is believed that this snake preyed on large vertebrates, such as crocodiles, and used constriction to overpower its prey, similar to modern-day anacondas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the early morning hours, one of the two crocodiles, a female, wandered toward a resident’s doorstep.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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During some broadcasts, Holt talked to Sesame Street characters about mental health awareness, and looked at the birth of a rare antelope at the Oregon Zoo.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Why Can Bears Run So Fast? Bears aren’t built like greyhounds, cheetahs, or pronghorn antelope.—
Katie Hill,
Outdoor Life,
21 Feb. 2025
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The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But there’s plenty to enjoy for elementary-aged kids and older.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The snakeskin leather stripes represent luxury and Atlanta’s high-end influence, while a peach on the tongue and a map of Atlanta on the insole nod to the city’s neighborhoods.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Try out snakeskin with Dries Van Noten and Wales Bonner, or a playful cow print with Adidas.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs targeting uninhabited volcanic Heard Island and McDonald Islands, a remote territory inhabited only by penguins, seals, and seabirds were included on Trump's list.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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The partnerships include: Enrollment honors plus seal – seven state colleges and universities guarantee automatic acceptance to students who earn the enrollment honors plus seal.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Not just for pigskin enthusiasts, the backyard is a sports lover’s paradise and also includes a putting green, basketball hoop, and soccer goal.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Young picked up the loose pigskin and scored what was eventually the game-winning touchdown.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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