human beings

noun

Definition of human beingsnext
plural of human being
as in lives
a member of the human race we're all human beings, regardless of our differences

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  1. things
  2. men
  3. people
  4. guys
  5. creatures
Noun
  • As the company has seen, things may be volatile at times.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Should things go badly, that’s another story.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 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
Noun
  • Many people will find their holiday season populated by conflict, but in the past that has meant literal war for the Duke of Sussex.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The box was filled with messages, mainly from children, but also from people asking the fairies to help guide them through their grief.
    Windsor Johnston, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of people
Noun
  • Our guys had to buy into our defense.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some guys will use that as an excuse to take some time away.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of guys
Noun
  • These mystical creatures were first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, where locals blamed them for the deaths of several domestic animals.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creatures
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