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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
a music that is now generally regarded as a distinct species of rap
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
in the late 1960s there emerged a new species of actor: edgy and not conventionally handsome
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as in world
human beings in general
the future of the species may well depend on our willingness to limit the impact of an ever-increasing population
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Recent Examples of species
The experiment failed, with the toads showing no particular appetite for the target insects, all the while doing a fine job of feasting on other insect prey, and becoming an invasive species themselves.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Paleontologists are marveling over the unique fossil of a marine species that predated the dinosaurs, according to new research.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
The 2024 reintroduction saw the release of about 6,000 snails from 10 species and sub-species of Partula snails raised at zoos worldwide.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Partula snails give birth to live young, the size of a pen tip, about every six weeks, according to a species profile from National Geographic.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Paleontologists are marveling over the unique fossil of a marine species that predated the dinosaurs, according to new research.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
The 2024 reintroduction saw the release of about 6,000 snails from 10 species and sub-species of Partula snails raised at zoos worldwide.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Partula snails give birth to live young, the size of a pen tip, about every six weeks, according to a species profile from National Geographic.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for species
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Huston could recognize the ways of that brood: her own renowned and eccentric family inhabited that domestic world of privilege, power, infidelity, and intrigue that became Christie’s writerly milieu.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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At this point, my reentry into the curly world felt like learning to walk again.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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They’re elevated off the ground and deep enough to grow flowers or veggies of all kinds.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on the country, that success story might be the last of its kind, for a while at least.—
Angela Watercutter,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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This new breed of video security offers retailers overriding, comprehensive intelligence.—
Freddy Kuo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The authors also determined that dog breeds that tend to dig, such as medium-to-large animals and terriers, are more likely to get Valley fever.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
10 Apr. 2025
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Silo is another award-winning show, but about humanity living in an underground Silo after the events of a war leaving Earth's surface uninhabitable.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s something honorable about her absolute refusal to lie or cheat, even in the midst of what this world has deemed criminal, and the ways in which people who have committed crimes are not always seen in their full humanity or in their integrity.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Seven companies own and operate 11 platforms in the marketplace, with Netflix, Foxtel, Nine, Disney, Amazon, Paramount and Seven securing a 90% share of premium VOD category viewership and revenue in 2024.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The fish’s body is generally yellow, with black scales forming a stripe down the side of its body, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cam Bates earning his stripes Sophomore wide receiver Cam Bates appeared in 13 games last season and caught the sole touchdown of his collegiate career against Portland State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4431 Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The storm wrecked more than 200 ships, killed over 700 people, and shocked a nation reliant on the sea for its economic and military strength.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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Within that genus, the most widespread lizard is the North American desert iguana, Dipsosaurus dorsalis, which has adapted to the desert heat of the U.S. Southwest and Northern Mexico, according to the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
17 Mar. 2025
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Lily True lilies, plants from the genus Lilium, are planted or divided in the fall.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Species.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/species. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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