hominids

noun

Definition of hominidsnext
plural of hominid
as in humans

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominids
  1. people
  2. creatures
  3. fish
  4. specimens
  5. things
  6. men
Noun
  • Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of people
Noun
  • Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These creatures have now inspired human innovations that take soft robots and water filters to the next level.
    Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • Our reservoirs were emptied by our governor because tribal leaders wanted to save fish.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The other eight are milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame and soybeans.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of fish
Noun
  • Some specimens from this year’s sample will go to research labs to help determine how large the hybrid’s contingent has become.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Stool specimens were collected for testing and sick passengers and crew members were isolated.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of specimens
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of men
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hominid

hominids

homo

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