hominids

Definition of hominidsnext
plural of hominid
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Noun
  • Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • The chemical, also known as MMA, is used to manufacture plastics and can potentially cause respiratory issues if humans are exposed, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • War tests humanoids Foundation revealed that humanoid robots have already been sent to Ukraine for battlefield evaluation, highlighting the growing role of robotics in modern warfare.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The creatures are the children of a monster known as Mother, whose golden blood possesses magical powers — and allows those who drink it to never age another day.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
  • Jarmusch wrote and directed this story of laconic vampires, creatures who have lived so long and seen so much that the world mostly leaves them apathetic.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.
    Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Through this initiative, onboard restaurants serve over 80 varieties of fish from ports worldwide, sourced within 48 hours of arriving at port.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • For a night out, head to local landmark Pam Pam, a fish-out-of-water Brazilian bar with tiki drinks, dance shows, live music, and an energetic atmosphere.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The researchers found that the specimens from the three sites in China shared two amino acid variants, one of which was previously unknown.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
  • Create a Hummingbird Buffet Rather than dotting single specimens around your garden, plant a hummingbird highway.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • The sci-fi thriller premiered in Cannes competition this year and centers on a village disrupted by mysterious extraterrestrial beings.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • And as Enheduanna, Plato and Aristotle remind us, there are elements of writing that may always be unique to embodied, thinking beings striving to move souls.
    Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
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“Hominids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominids. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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