omnivore

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Recent Examples of omnivore But no discussion of a large omnivore that can grow in excess of 500 pounds can stop at policy. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 23 June 2025 Cranes, by contrast, are omnivores that still seek out wetlands with more habitat diversity. Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025 There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025 But rarely have its contingency plans had to deal with stray omnivores at the rural plant. Reuters, CNN Money, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for omnivore
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Noun
  • Rabies is a fatal viral disease primarily found in bats and wild carnivores, such as raccoons, skunks, and foxes, also referred to as rabies vector species.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
  • The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into a world in transition, when earlier animals, such as armed herbivores and crocodile-like carnivores, co-existed with (relatively speaking) more modern creatures, such as early frogs, pterosaurs, and turtles.
    Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Several of the pieces sport bold patterns, including three conversational prints from illustrator Brandon Campbell — desert, coastal and pines — that feature graphics of the nature and animals.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
  • One way the department is minimizing conflict is by having range riders present for animals in open range.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The lemurs and tenrecs of Madagascar, for example, are descended from primates and insectivores that used to be much more widespread.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
  • More on Groundhogs Moles Moles are insectivores, tunneling to find food.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 8 May 2025

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“Omnivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnivore. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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