invertebrates

Definition of invertebratesnext
plural of invertebrate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invertebrates
Noun
  • In all vertebrates, the thymus degenerates very rapidly with age.
    Mallory Locklear, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Hundreds of new vertebrates annually.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Since 2003 there has been a 16 percent average annual increase in the numbers of lions and an average 7 percent for elephants, and a general fivefold jump in nonmigrating herbivores.
    Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Rhynchosaurs were among the most successful land herbivores at that time, living alongside the earliest dinosaurs.
    Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.
    Wendy Keefover, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Salty Parmesan, spicy baby arugula leaves, and creamy white beans combine to form a hearty salad perfect for vegetarian guests or carnivores craving greens.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Invertebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invertebrates. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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