anthropoids

Definition of anthropoidsnext
plural of anthropoid

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Noun
  • The psychology that Bryk wrote for these young men is the key as to why these brutes are more lovable than unbearable.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Credit to producers Tim Zinnemann and George Linder for selecting a veritable array of brutes to wage battle with Arnold.
    Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But CFCs, the solution to an earlier problem, turned out to be villains in disguise.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • These measures are politically popular and ultra-wealthy Big Tech chiefs are easy villains.
    Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike regular drain snakes that require manual control, the DrainShroom disposable drain snakes are designed to attach to any power drill to create a highly effective hair clog grabbing tool.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
  • 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, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This Becca jumpsuit is a one-and-done outfit that’s lightweight enough to pack without bulk and versatile enough to take you from a day of sightseeing in sneakers or to dinner in heels.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Their 15 Ks came on the heels of their 17-strikeout game on Wednesday afternoon in Toronto.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The tale spun down that the manger star cloud was where the beasts were feeding.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Costumed beasts and creepy crawlies aren’t limited to Halloween.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • How did clowns become a protest symbol?
    Janet W. Lee, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Anthropoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthropoids. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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