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as in hulk
a big clumsy often slow-witted person
they looked like a tribe of Neanderthals compared to the bridegroom's patrician-looking family
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as in barbarian
a man with crude manners and habits and outmoded attitudes
made the mistake of dining with some Neanderthal who repeatedly mistook his shirtsleeve for a napkin
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or Neandertal
as in rude
not civilized
her boyfriend's Neanderthal tastes and manners were often embarrassing
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
Understanding that Neanderthal communities were potentially smaller and insular could be critical to understanding their extinction.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024
The population dynamics identified in this research could be a major reason why Neanderthals disappeared 40,000 years ago, Akey noted.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 31 July 2024
The team selected two carrion crows, two collared doves, and a wood pigeon–similar species to what Neanderthals might have eaten.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 July 2024
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The Naked Neanderthal Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
Understanding that Neanderthal communities were potentially smaller and insular could be critical to understanding their extinction.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024
The population dynamics identified in this research could be a major reason why Neanderthals disappeared 40,000 years ago, Akey noted.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 31 July 2024
The team selected two carrion crows, two collared doves, and a wood pigeon–similar species to what Neanderthals might have eaten.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 July 2024
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There were literal piles of dead and mangled Russians around the smoldering hulks.David Axe, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The gleaming and modern hulk might have been rejected by the district’s conservative populace, especially since the Mubaraks had supported hospital fundraising efforts.Sushrut Jangi, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2014
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In the 2024 election, immigrants have been portrayed as barbarians who eat cats and dogs—or as animals themselves.Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately for his sleazy but actually pretty smart and effective politician brother, Domitian (Jojo Macari), Titus has his father’s skill set as a soldier, and the old man sees the external threats posed by the barbarians of Europe and Asia as greater than political infighting.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 18 July 2024
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Apparently, my daughter didn’t finish all of the food on her plate, and the mom felt that was incredibly rude and a sign of poor manners.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those who participated in the creative exercises felt more social closeness with their coworkers, and were less likely to engage in rude behavior.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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If your nipples change—especially if inversion happens suddenly or comes with tugging, pain, lumps, or discharge—consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
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All individuals who use these medications should be alert to symptoms of a thyroid tumor, such as a lump in the neck, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.Karen Berger, PharmD, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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That could block the sales of cowboy and other hats made of beaver, rabbit or hare hides, as well as fly-fishing lures that include animal fibers.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Calm and the San Diego Zoo are providing a peaceful distraction on Election Day with cute animal videos.Kate Murphy, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 2023 grand marshal is former Arizona Democratic congresswoman Gabby Giffords, gravely wounded in a savage mass shooting in 2011 that also killed six people.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2022
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As savage Arctic cold was getting ready to surge south across North America, vivid imagery based on data from weather models showed us what was going to happen.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2022
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The presidential victor will be showered in praise while the loser will be excoriated — no matter how close the election turns out to be.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Details: Each county then designates a recount board made up of three members: one chosen by the apparent winner, one by the apparent loser and a third person agreed upon by both.Linh Ta, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The caveman bit allows the characters free rein to get extremely silly, and their disgust for Squidward’s clarinet-playing is immortal.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024
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Now it's known as the bulletproof diet, paleo, caveman, Atkins, or the ketogenic diet.Outside Online, Outside Online, 17 July 2024
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“Neanderthal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Neanderthal. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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