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Recent Examples of alligator
Among the cases are an alligator in New York State, a loose bobcat in Georgia and flamingos west of the Mississippi River.
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Billy Horschel went face-to-face with an alligator in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Aside from witnessing the chaotic competition, guests can witness and interact with alligators from Gatorland, try their hands at axe throwing, play knockerball (bubble soccer), attempt a Ninja Nation obstacle course and ride a mechanical gator.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Pythons compete with native alligators as the apex predator of the swamp.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Billy Horschel went face-to-face with an alligator in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Aside from witnessing the chaotic competition, guests can witness and interact with alligators from Gatorland, try their hands at axe throwing, play knockerball (bubble soccer), attempt a Ninja Nation obstacle course and ride a mechanical gator.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Pythons compete with native alligators as the apex predator of the swamp.
—Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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The big picture: The Darién Gap is a 60-mile, roadless, treacherous jungle of crocodiles, snakes, harsh terrain and drug gangs that human rights groups say exposes migrants to harm and disease.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The brand’s technical prowess was clearly visible in its exclusive version of the iconic Empreinte bag, crafted from Himalayan crocodile and enriched with real pearls set in its signature sculptural metal handle.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Artifacts, including tools, and rock art depicting hunters, antelopes, goats and more tell the story of the Archaic people, who inhabited these lands from 2500 B.C. to 200 B.C.—
Alastair Lee Bitsóí,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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Now throw in a couple of buffalo and lions, some antelope and hyenas, an elephant calf, and a giraffe.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, Hudson has not been shy about family life, documenting many memories with her kids on social media.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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And good luck not being moved by the sight of del Toro watching those kids play baseball at night.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alba, who has made the most of her fashion week hitting up a few shows, picked out a pair of snakeskin boots as her favorite item of the lineup.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Teams from across Florida will battle it out for the snakeskin championship belt by participating and competing in multiple events, including human beer pong, eat the butt challenge, mechanical gator riding and more.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Vandersloot wants to be the veteran who rewards Cardoso’s high seals with pinpoint over-the-top lobs and builds more efficient finishing opportunities for Reese at the rim.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though seals breed between late October and December, there are still seals at the nearby breeding sites, potentially including young seals.—
Lauren Lowman,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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Young picked up the loose pigskin and scored what was eventually the game-winning touchdown.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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What transpires during these tentpole events will spark much discussion and prompt bold preseason predictions from pigskin prognosticators.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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