as in creature
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
we saw a lot of animals at the wildlife refuge—cranes, alligators, deer, a fox, even an armadillo
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as in physical
of or relating to the human body
had intellectual as well as animal needs
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Recent Examples of animal
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
In fact, dogs are the only animal that can be reincarnated as a human in their next life, so all other animals must pass through a life as a dog before reaching a human rebirth.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Hamsters are naturally solitary animals and need their own habitats for territorial reasons, let alone accidental pregnancy concerns.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
In fact, dogs are the only animal that can be reincarnated as a human in their next life, so all other animals must pass through a life as a dog before reaching a human rebirth.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
However, they are immediately attacked by a ferocious creature that seems not fully animal, not fully human.
—EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal
Noun
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The rugged topography also provides plenty of places for creatures to hide.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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That’s bad news for creatures that are sensitive to temperature changes, like corals.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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These appointments may include physical exams, imaging tests, blood tests, and treatments.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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Despite the number of fouls she's drawn and the physical beating Clark's body has taken this season, Englebert applauded the Iowa alum for how she's taken everything in stride.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For non-fans, professional wrestling is a strange beast.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Liverpool In The Driving Seat For Isak Tracking back to Isak, the beast carrying the advantage in this transfer tug-of-war is Premier League champ Liverpool.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Slaughter is facing 14 charges, including vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a crash causing serious bodily injury and driving while licenses revoked, according to court documents.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Messiah Williams faces five felony charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence, according to court records.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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“Animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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