Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic animals
Noun
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, the series will follow 12-year-old Paris Star, a girl who lives in a hotel penthouse alongside her five dogs, all inspired by Hilton’s own pets.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025 -
The rug’s backing is made of non-toxic and nonslip rubber that’s safe for kids and pets and won’t budge in high-traffic areas.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Commonly known as the brain worm, Parelaphostrongylus tenuis is a parasitic nematode that infects a large range of wild and domestic herbivores, such as moose and elk.—
Jessie Richards,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Grasslands gave way to forests, and the large herbivores the lions depended on began to disappear.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wild mammals and birds, both herbivores and carnivores, generally got smaller as human populations expanded, landscapes became more fragmented and hunting pressure increased.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, in every case, the ancestors were either insectivores or carnivores, with insect-eaters making the shift about three times more often than carnivores.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Domestic animals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20animals. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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