Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthropoids
Noun
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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
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But CFCs, the solution to an earlier problem, turned out to be villains in disguise.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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These measures are politically popular and ultra-wealthy Big Tech chiefs are easy villains.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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The tale spun down that the manger star cloud was where the beasts were feeding.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Costumed beasts and creepy crawlies aren’t limited to Halloween.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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