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as in brutes
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
she's a real beast to anyone who makes the mistake of crossing her
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as in bastards
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he always has to act like a beast whenever things don't go his way
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as in animals
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
a frigid night that was fit for neither man nor beast
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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
controlling the state's vast bureaucracy has always been a beast
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Recent Examples of beasts
How much were humans to blame for driving these beasts to extinction?
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past, researchers have pinned culpability on the rapidly warming climate, arguing that Pleistocene beasts were unable to adapt as the world climbed out of an ice age.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
These beasts move rapidly and tear a great deal of flesh.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But no one can yet establish that either warming or hunting alone killed off the beasts.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Originally, the creature was thought to have come from the old pre-Christian myths involving beasts from the forest and creatures such as satyrs, Krampus became linked with St Nicholas in the Middle Ages, the site said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
That in turn made the beasts more susceptible to over-hunting.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
But heart attacks are tricky beasts, presenting with symptoms that can differ from person to person.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past, researchers have pinned culpability on the rapidly warming climate, arguing that Pleistocene beasts were unable to adapt as the world climbed out of an ice age.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
These beasts move rapidly and tear a great deal of flesh.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
But no one can yet establish that either warming or hunting alone killed off the beasts.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Originally, the creature was thought to have come from the old pre-Christian myths involving beasts from the forest and creatures such as satyrs, Krampus became linked with St Nicholas in the Middle Ages, the site said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
That in turn made the beasts more susceptible to over-hunting.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
But heart attacks are tricky beasts, presenting with symptoms that can differ from person to person.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beasts
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There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Foods That Sabotage Your Sleep Tollemache emphasizes that these seven foods aren’t villains.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Tired of seeing Hugh Grant plays villains and creeps?Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adult bedbugs are tiny creatures, about the size of an apple seed, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The characters in the book are some sort of inter-subjective creatures made from my guesswork about another person and their practice, their worldview, what their studio life is like—and, of course, me.Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The story of Richard Ramirez, one of America's most notorious serial killers, continues to captivate public attention decades after his reign of terror.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Along with turning lights off at night, these additionally include ceasing the use of pesticides, insecticides and weed killers such as Roundup on lawns.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Many criminals use generative AI to improve the grammar and believability of their phishing emails and scripts.Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet due to extremists in the gun lobby, the ATF's rule to stop criminals from getting ghost guns is under threat.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Species observed slipping through those 4-inch slots at least once included striped skunk, gray fox, raccoon, bobcat, coyote and javelina.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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Giant tortoises are the longest-living reptiles The world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise, celebrates his unofficial 192nd birthday this December 4.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wetlands also support wildlife such as aquatic animals, amphibians, reptiles and insects; a decline in biodiversity can cause large losses for the region’s thriving outdoor recreation, tourism, hunting and fishing industries.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Beasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beasts. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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