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Recent Examples of hominid
Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
An enlarged brain case also distinguishes this species from our more distant, early hominid ancestor Australopithecus — famously known for the 3-million-year-old Lucy specimen in Ethiopia.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Two approaches with a similar conclusion The challenge of studying early hominids is that specimens from that period are scarce and in rough shape.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But these adaptations may have cost the hominid resilience to other environmental pressures.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2019
An enlarged brain case also distinguishes this species from our more distant, early hominid ancestor Australopithecus — famously known for the 3-million-year-old Lucy specimen in Ethiopia.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2023
Noun
No fossil evidence of other hominids except humans existing in North America has ever been found.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Two approaches with a similar conclusion The challenge of studying early hominids is that specimens from that period are scarce and in rough shape.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominid
Adjective
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In the leadup to Phone (3a)’s launch, Nothing put out a video that depicted a humanoid robot — made by Norwegian startup 1X — unboxing the device and holding it up.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are spells, curses, vendettas, a twist villain, giant dragons who turn into humanoid warriors and many other creatures populating the world of this gargantuan feat of eye-popping computer animation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No one who has spent much time on X or other similar networks should be surprised by such raunchy commentary by or about our fellow humans.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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That pressure may even lead the body to secrete a little extra oxytocin, the love hormone humans produce when cuddling.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, William Shatner became the oldest person to travel into space, at the age of 90, on a Blue Origin flight.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the obvious significance of subverting traditional power dynamics and placing the mic in her fans’ hands, the most unbelievable part of the evening was Gaga dancing among us to her album, totally blending in with her fellow black-clad, sunglass-wearing nightlife creatures.—
James Factora,
Them,
6 Mar. 2025
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As for pushing the creature out of her home, that's when Fonda got hands on.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chris Taylor is in the final year of his deal and still guaranteed at least $17 million, and Roberts has continued to talk up Taylor’s value as a utility man even if that appears slightly redundant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cincinnati utility man Spencer Steer could potentially begin the 2025 season on the injured list.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet Schwarz insists the movement isn’t focused on any single individual – neither Trump nor billionaire Elon Musk, who now oversees the Department of Government Efficiency.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The union accused one individual of lowering his shoulder to slam into the officer.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The current design incorporates a series of rocks to effectively block fish from passing through.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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Regularly eating fish, like salmon, has been shown to be effective for building muscle mass and gaining strength.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Since the discovery of the feather and the London and Berlin specimens, additional Archaeopteryx fossils have emerged, all from the Solnhofen region.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Some Pokemon creatures are capable of evolving into more powerful specimens, while others can undergo other types of changes.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Hominid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominid. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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