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Recent Examples of alligator
Choose from fish, clams, oysters, scallops, Alaskan snow crab legs, alligator, frog legs, salmon, sides, their famous onion rings, and dessert.
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
This includes lions and tigers and bears (oh my), baby elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, pythons, alligators, kangaroos, dolphins and 3,000-pound walruses.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and Trump supporter, is facing criticism for suggesting that migrants be fed to alligators.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
The jokes about alligators attacking immigrants while in detention have been casually tossed around by President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and conservative and far-right influencers.
—Raisa Habersham, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
This includes lions and tigers and bears (oh my), baby elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, pythons, alligators, kangaroos, dolphins and 3,000-pound walruses.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and Trump supporter, is facing criticism for suggesting that migrants be fed to alligators.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
The jokes about alligators attacking immigrants while in detention have been casually tossed around by President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and conservative and far-right influencers.
—Raisa Habersham, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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The previous record for the most expensive handbag was set by a diamond and crocodile Kelly bag at $513,040.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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During his nearly two years with CBP, Freddie has put his skills to good work, sniffing out 4,500 pounds of plant products and 3,800 pounds of meat – including 140 pounds of bushmeat from rats, snakes, camels and crocodiles.—
Adam Hudacek,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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Other unusual animals that can be legally owned in the state include ferrets and chinchillas, llamas, alpacas, giraffes, bison, antelopes and marsupials like kangaroos.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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There is also the Moremi Game Reserve in the same area where antelope and lions are easy to spot during the high season.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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How many kids can one person chaperone at the Indiana State Fair?—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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This is children's reporter Rachel Wegner, here with the latest on schools, kids and more.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Case in point: This snakeskin belt from B-Low the Belt — a brand Kate Hudson recently wore on stage — will add a little edge to a look, while these cat-eye sunglasses from one of Jenna Bush Hager’s go-tos exude glamour.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Make a fashion statement with a platform and leather upper (some pairs even feature a snakeskin design), all while relaxing in comfort thanks to extra insole cushioning, a padded collar, and a flexible design.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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The Washington Examiner confirmed that in at least two federal cases relating to the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend and primary associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, judges have numerous filings still under seal.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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After all, snowmobiles can’t smell seals or polar bears, nor travel quietly enough to avoid scaring off potential prey.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
10 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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