as in animal
an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
Researchers in Argentina announced the discovery of a new bipedal herbivore in 2024.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
At one point erroneously believed to be water dwellers, these huge, land-dwelling herbivores had small heads and shorter necks and tails than most other sauropods.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Through photosynthesis, the particles of light power a cellular reaction that manufactures chemical energy (in the form of sugars), which is then passed around the food web in a complex dance of herbivores, predators, scavengers, decomposers and more.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Six episodes centre on a variety of different dinosaurs, from terrifying carnivores to docile herbivores.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
At one point erroneously believed to be water dwellers, these huge, land-dwelling herbivores had small heads and shorter necks and tails than most other sauropods.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Through photosynthesis, the particles of light power a cellular reaction that manufactures chemical energy (in the form of sugars), which is then passed around the food web in a complex dance of herbivores, predators, scavengers, decomposers and more.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Six episodes centre on a variety of different dinosaurs, from terrifying carnivores to docile herbivores.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
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Cutting-edge visual effects create a world of talking photorealistic animals that might as well be a nature documentary, and attention is paid to livening up the humor, with Billy Eichner’s funny, overdramatic meerkat Timon showing up everybody, including Beyoncé. 9.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The farm is home to a small flock of sheep, chickens, pigs, cows, and other barnyard animals.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dairy For vegetarians who still like to include dairy products in their diet, Hartog says that foods such as cheese, milk, and yogurt are effective for muscle protein synthesis and contain one of the most essential amino acids, leucine.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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Legumes Legumes, such as chickpeas, lentils, black beans, and peas, are good alternatives for vegetarians who want to consume more protein.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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With seatings from 5 to 8 p.m., guests can enjoy a four-course dinner highlighting the Plot’s vegan cuisine.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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How does the vegan nut cheese melted over the fries at the town’s only diner really taste?—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how to manage groundhogs Moles Moles are insectivores, tunneling to find food.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2024
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Among the species declines that have led to billions fewer birds in North America over the last half-century, grassland birds and aerial insectivores have been hit especially hard, having lost many bugs that once fed them.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Sep. 2024
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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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Wildlife officials shared photos of the critter to Facebook on March 14.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its feeding method involves hanging out at the ocean floor and waiting for crustaceans and other small critters to pass by for easy snacking.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Catch up quick: The legendary little beastie first came to New Orleans by way of the Terrebonne Parish animal shelter.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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But regardless of whether the beastie predicts six more weeks of winter or holds out the promise of an early Spring, next week should bring a respite of warmer weather.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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