as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies
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Recent Examples of reptile
The homeowner said in a Facebook comment that the reptile wrangler was at his home in a matter of minutes, and the snake was safely removed from the mower shortly after.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Creatures people see regularly include bobcats, gray foxes, mule deer, coyotes, reptiles (though not in winter), and collared peccaries, which resemble small pigs and travel around in little family groups eating cacti.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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
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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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Creatures people see regularly include bobcats, gray foxes, mule deer, coyotes, reptiles (though not in winter), and collared peccaries, which resemble small pigs and travel around in little family groups eating cacti.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptile
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Both movies feature a killer clown, but while Joaquin Phoenix’s grinning menace suffers from delusions of grandeur and an unspecified mental illness, the hideous ghoul from hell in Terrifier known as Art hacks away at his victims with no discernible motivation beyond the grisly acts themselves.—
Eric Kohn,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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The story features Mauro, a clown who dreams of a carnival where a parade of revelers are celebrating his life.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While these snakes may not make great pets, a lot of non-venomous snakes do.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The analysis showed that some of the snakes from Ethiopia were genetically distinct.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Among the new food items on sale during the Seven Seas Food Festival will be Jamaican jerk chicken and pork pincho at the Caribbean Market; garlic toast chicken parmigiana (Italian Market), strawberry pouffe (Irish Market) and veggie samosas (Indian market).—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Any time an agricultural producer or horse owner or home gardener has a persistent issue with dangerous or destructive animals — skunks denning under a shed, raccoons raiding a chicken coop, bears gorging in a vineyard — Chandler can assist, either with advice or, if necessary, direct intervention.—
Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Yet Blake doesn’t leave unscathed, as he’s scratched by a beast that looks suspiciously lycanthropic.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the ruckus, Blake is gashed by the beast, beginning his gradual transformation and degeneration into a Wolf Man.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Bob Dylan that the world fell in love with was a thinker, a joker, a fighter, and sometimes a lover.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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While the agency says that studies show the way Red 3 causes cancer in rats does not occur in humans, the law still requires additives that cause cancer in animals to be pulled from the market even if they are not proven to pose a risk to humans as well.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Studies dating back to the 1980s suggested a link between Red Dye No. 3 and cancer in lab rats, raising alarms about its safety.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Reptile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptile. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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