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as in brutes
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
she's a real beast to anyone who makes the mistake of crossing her
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as in bastards
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he always has to act like a beast whenever things don't go his way
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as in animals
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
a frigid night that was fit for neither man nor beast
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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
controlling the state's vast bureaucracy has always been a beast
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Recent Examples of beasts
Rather, these heavenly beasts feast on material that orbits too close, like this unfortunate star that scientists have watched being swallowed for the last decade (the longest black-hole meal ever recorded).
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Sidney Stevens, Treehugger, 14 Mar. 2025
So, naturally, there is going to be interest among tourists and residents of where these nautical beasts roam, no matter how rare attacks really are.
—Kim Luciani, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
As soon as it was announced, locals in Anchorage were electrified by the chance to get so close to the majestic beasts.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The real stars are the giant lizards and other beasts.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The last third of the movie, in which the beasts amass like bison itching to stampede, is a pure thrill ride that leaves you both exhilarated and exhausted.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Lastly, about 50,000 years ago, the planet experienced another mass extinction, this time involving the loss of prehistoric beasts such as mammoths.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
Denise or Lindsey, female players that were super strong and absolute beasts in challenges.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Tackle massive beasts in a sprawling and dynamic wilderness by mastering 14 weapon types.
—Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Sidney Stevens, Treehugger, 14 Mar. 2025
So, naturally, there is going to be interest among tourists and residents of where these nautical beasts roam, no matter how rare attacks really are.
—Kim Luciani, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
As soon as it was announced, locals in Anchorage were electrified by the chance to get so close to the majestic beasts.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
The real stars are the giant lizards and other beasts.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The last third of the movie, in which the beasts amass like bison itching to stampede, is a pure thrill ride that leaves you both exhilarated and exhausted.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Lastly, about 50,000 years ago, the planet experienced another mass extinction, this time involving the loss of prehistoric beasts such as mammoths.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
Denise or Lindsey, female players that were super strong and absolute beasts in challenges.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Tackle massive beasts in a sprawling and dynamic wilderness by mastering 14 weapon types.
—Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beasts
Noun
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Strap mounts are particularly infamous for causing users headaches when trying to remove phones.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The next big bad in Jared Leto's motley crew of sinister screen villains has finally been announced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Cultural differences of the region, like a vast foaming, bubbling cauldron, spit out heroes and villains, legends and lore.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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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
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Another research team at MIT used the gills of these creatures, which filter for plankton, to improve commercial water filtration systems.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
31 Dec. 2024
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In sharing her story, Moore was able to create a network of more than 300 people who are related to killers, speaking with them on the phone and in person for support, People magazine reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Conceived by Hooper and Henkel and directed by Hooper, the project was inspired by serial killers like Ed Gein and Elmer Wayne Henley.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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The regulation, which would require small businesses to disclose the identity of people who directly or indirectly own a control a company, is designed to prevent criminals from hiding illicit activity conducted through shell companies or opaque ownership structures, the Treasury said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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But even as the ways criminals use ransomware are set to evolve, the actual makeup of the technology isn’t expected to change too drastically in the coming years.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sea turtle growth is affected by rain Scientists have long known that, as with other reptiles, sea turtles’ egg development is influenced by the temperature of the nest.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The islands are among the most biodiverse places in North America, home to a broad range of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and plants.—
Shaun McKinnon,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Beasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beasts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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