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as in person
a member of the human race
they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren
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2
as in snort
chiefly British
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird
Noun
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Just one person out of 27 people on board the Western Reserve survived the harrowing 60-mile journey back to shore.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Loading your audio article One person was killed and three others were injured when a pickup truck collided with a group of dirt bike riders in Voluntown on Monday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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There was always laughter, followed up by an occasional snort sometimes!—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The book, with illustrations by English artist Hannah Farr, tells the story of how Henri gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his loud snort.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2024
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The bottom line: Lookin' like another fowl season for Hooter and co. Drexel Drexel's men are done after they were bounced in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tourney.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The plummeting support runs counter to Iowa’s football, men’s wrestling and women’s basketball programs, which have all sold out their seasons for at least two consecutive years.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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When asked how she's overcome hurdles in her life, Browitt says it's been a slow and steady journey.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Acacia had some trouble initially with her recording—which led to sneers from her fellow queens—but eventually found her voice for the final production.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sandoval, in comparison, sneers and simpers to no success whatsoever; his bad behavior, on and off The Traitors, yields nothing.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Almighty God, Who sees and knows all things, And for whom all things are possible, May this guy keel over of a heart attack Or something.—
Ian Frazier,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The common belief is that the boos came down to his past racist comments and political endorsement of Donald Trump.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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There are huge boos when Jost mentions Donald Trump Jr. is considering a 2028 presidential run, while Michael Che gets a huge laugh on Honey Smacks.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the world’s ugliest animal.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nearby, kids were crouching to look into a clear tube tank and even adults were sliding on their backs under the adjacent upside-down jellyfish tank to snap a picture of these topsy-turvy creatures.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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