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Recent Examples of hominid
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
But these adaptations may have cost the hominid resilience to other environmental pressures.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Although plenty of evidence shows that multiple hominids occupied Earth at the same time, the footprints provide the most conclusive signs of more than one hominid species sharing a habitat.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
This same fossil site is home to the famous footprints of the hominid Australopithecus.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
But these adaptations may have cost the hominid resilience to other environmental pressures.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
Noun
The spacecraft named after that ancient hominid is also exploring fossils, in the sense that asteroids are leftovers from the dawn of the solar system and can tell us much about Earth's origin, just as Lucy the fossil can tell us about human evolution.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Although plenty of evidence shows that multiple hominids occupied Earth at the same time, the footprints provide the most conclusive signs of more than one hominid species sharing a habitat.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominid
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Weight: 57kg (125 lbs) Cost: Projected around $20,000 to $30,000 when produced at scale Probably the most famous of the current batch of humanoid robots.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In that film, the humanoid alien was played by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
12 July 2025
Noun
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And Rachel has some flexibility that not every human might have.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Dog waste contains bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can be transmitted to humans and wildlife or washed into local waterways, negatively impacting water quality, which is why the district provides stations with dog waste bags in several of its parks, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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It has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and physiologic stress, which can help a person relax and improve rest or sleep patterns.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The person jumped into the water on the 100 block of North Water Street at about 10:44 p.m. on July 20, the department said in an email.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Ahead of this summer’s tournament, D’Amelio reached out to UConn men’s basketball General Manager Tom Moore to explore the idea of playing at either Gampel Pavilion or PeoplesBank Arena (formerly the XL Center).—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
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Ages 50-over men’s softball league seeks players The Lakes League Men’s Softball League, for ages 50 and over, will play in October at Pear Park, 26701 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Ahead of Hankison’s sentencing, four individuals, including Taylor’s aunt, Bianca Austin, were arrested outside the federal courthouse while protesting.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Forbes has released its 2025 list of the wealthiest individuals in the United States.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Sizzlin’ Fish then have three more at home vs. San Diego before hitting the road.—
Greg Cote
July 20,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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The agency recognizes nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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All specimens were found at night among the leaf litter on the forest except for the first two, which were discovered perched on a tree trunk and a branch, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 24,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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Taken from different depths, the specimens were collected on 332 research voyages and acquired from 48 natural history museums, making the study the most comprehensive assessment of brittle star DNA to date.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
24 July 2025
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“Hominid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominid. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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