as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
you really are a swine—you have no sense of decency at all!
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Recent Examples of swine
Over email, a spokesperson said that in November 2024, the agency posted draft air emission models for dairy, swine, and poultry operations.
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Kenny Torrella, Vox, 23 Jan. 2025
Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
After H5N1 was identified in other animals on the farm, five swine were euthanized for testing; two tested negative, and results are still pending for two others.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Ohio State Parks allow hunters to use bows and guns to hunt deer, wild turkey, coyote, feral swine, waterfowl and other species in many of its 75 locations.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2024
In November 1977, health officials in Russia reported that a human – not swine – H1N1 influenza strain had been detected in Moscow.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2024
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Kenny Torrella, Vox, 23 Jan. 2025
Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
After H5N1 was identified in other animals on the farm, five swine were euthanized for testing; two tested negative, and results are still pending for two others.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Ohio State Parks allow hunters to use bows and guns to hunt deer, wild turkey, coyote, feral swine, waterfowl and other species in many of its 75 locations.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2024
In November 1977, health officials in Russia reported that a human – not swine – H1N1 influenza strain had been detected in Moscow.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swine
Noun
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
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But in politics — as in life —there’s a fine line between being genuine and being a jerk.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Smoky, spicy jerk is also on the menu in the Pulled Jerk Pork & Coconut Shrimp appetizer at Eleanor’s at Sandals Grande Antigua.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
4 June 2025
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Among the players connected to the disappearance are a wide and varied cast of Austin characters: an up-and-coming boxer who crossed the border from Mexico under strange circumstances, a rookie cop determined to crack the case, a grifter clown (figurative and literal).—
Lucas Schaefer
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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As the animals fought, brass bands played and clowns entertained.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Wafting down the normally quiet halls were the sounds of whistles, shouting— and the unmistakable smell of a skunk.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Until then, the best chance to see them is at the skunk training demonstrations in The Loft at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Golden Flying Snake The golden flying snake (Chrysopelea ornata) is another skilled glider, though slightly less proficient than its close relative, the paradise flying snake.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Traps to catch rats, possums, and stoats are scattered across key parts of the urban landscape, with hundreds of locals offering their gardens as trapping sites.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Likely, species that already thrive in the subway—rats, cockroaches, pigeons, opossums—would be the first ones to take advantage of the human-free passages.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Some 20 minutes later, an 8-foot beast finally rises to the surface, revealing the heavyweight at the end of the line.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But schools without football don’t have to feed the beast.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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His winning cards were a 6, 7, 9, 10, jack and a queen with a joker acting as an 8.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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But while this car-loving cult figure will be back pitching again in 2025 after a 2-year hiatus, having mended his left shoulder, Ohtani is well-known in baseball circles as a car lover, a practical joker and a philanthropist.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Swine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swine. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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