as in people
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of humans
In the original 2009 movie, the Avatar program connects humans to Na'vi bodies.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Among other things, this reading taught me that atheists do hold beliefs, not just about morals and ethics but about how the world actually is and how humans fit into it.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
That is just the physical beginning of what could become the main issue of the 21st century globally-how to ethically manage information not created by humans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Colorful flowers all season long not only delight humans, the also attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Infected cats can carry the fungus in their claws or skin lesions, and scratches or bites can transmit the infection to humans.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The lovebirds may have something to teach humans this Valentine's Day about keeping strong romantic bonds.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is playing pretend like humans do.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
That ability, once reserved for living nervous systems, could reshape how robots interact with the physical world and with humans in particular.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Among other things, this reading taught me that atheists do hold beliefs, not just about morals and ethics but about how the world actually is and how humans fit into it.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
That is just the physical beginning of what could become the main issue of the 21st century globally-how to ethically manage information not created by humans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Colorful flowers all season long not only delight humans, the also attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Infected cats can carry the fungus in their claws or skin lesions, and scratches or bites can transmit the infection to humans.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The lovebirds may have something to teach humans this Valentine's Day about keeping strong romantic bonds.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is playing pretend like humans do.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
That ability, once reserved for living nervous systems, could reshape how robots interact with the physical world and with humans in particular.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humans
Noun
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The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our status as creatures of God confers on us certain rights that can’t be handed over as part of the social contract, rights that are at once natural and inalienable.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Take a walk along one to spot the creatures that rely on it, and dip your feet in on a hot day to feel what heaven feels like.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The share of Americans who report being satisfied with their current lives is also the second-lowest in the survey’s history — higher only than the percentage recorded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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If Grosz’s first book, The Examined Life, was all about his patients’ personal lives and struggles, Love’s Labor—which is written in a similar way, as a series of case studies—is much more interested in his patients’ approach to love, specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators have opened more than 3,800 treason investigations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, with more than 1,200 individuals already found guilty and sentenced.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The world that existed then feels like the last vestige of a connection to some kind of human lineage, a throughline of history that all living beings more or less agreed on.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2026
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The children were not the only beings in the home who were subjected to their parent’s cruel treatment.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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But tens of thousands of films are made each year, and quite a few of them break the rules, defy conventional narrative expectations and smack us deep in our souls.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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The world must stand with the people of Iran before more of our bravest souls are lost.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Humans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humans. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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