1
as in men
a member of the human race
they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren
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2
as in snorts
chiefly British
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird
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Noun
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That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026 -
The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The house is falling apart, bats in the fireplace, ants marching unfazed across the floor, smells of dead creatures decaying in the walls.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, Rooster got to know some of these guys personally.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our guys were locked in and competing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After hearing some boos from their own fans during the third quarter of Wednesday’s game, the Magic travel to Dallas for a Friday matchup against a Mavericks squad that’s 2-8 in its past 10 contests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the Orioles’ opening day, the governor was introduced and greeted with a cacophony of boos and jeers.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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And also how large of a barrier this is in people's day-to-day lives.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Rite of Spring premiere, on the other hand, caused a riot of booing, yelling, catcalls and face-punching, becoming one of the most infamous nights in the history of music.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Birds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birds. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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