as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
In response to this glut of fraudulent activity, social media companies and web operators have employed human monitors and machine technology to identify and shut down online scammers.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The article mulled the broader human implications of Molchanov’s remarkable breath-holding dives, as well as captured some of the communal bonhomie of Molchanov’s fellow divers.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
In response to this glut of fraudulent activity, social media companies and web operators have employed human monitors and machine technology to identify and shut down online scammers.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yes, indeed, humans are generally good at that kind of mental gymnastics.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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And who should arrive on the scene with potential evidence of this person?Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Reddins found shot after police were called to bank for report of armed person Police were initially called to the area for a report of an armed person leaving the bank, the department said in a release.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings C: More than 24.5 Points + Assists Sabonis is a mortal lock for a double-double each night, but that's usually with points and rebounds.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rogers was just the latest artist to pay homage to Payne, who died following a fall from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, sustaining multiple, mortal injuries.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Both teams had point-after attempts blocked in the first half, a big man scored a touchdown, Seattle came up empty on a goal line drive in the third quarter that featured seven plays from inside the 4, then the punter was unavailable for the biggest drive of the afternoon.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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There are plenty of men’s hiking boots on sale right now, from top brands like Columbia, Merrell, and Nortiv.Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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In fact, some big trainer guys are even calling it the ultimate Samba alternative.Adam Cheung, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2024
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And those guys aren't considered the best under 30.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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There are many Christmas movies about Santa Claus and his elves, about various magical creatures from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Frosty the Snowman, to charm and delight us.Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The setup risks absurdity—the cast (which includes Nathan) essentially wears gorilla suits—but the premise is developed with meticulous and quasi-biological specificity, anthropological rigor, and imaginative speculation about the creatures’ emotions and senses of selfhood.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
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While some express that modern dating places too much pressure on individuals by setting excessively high standards, others view it as an opportunity to be more selective—treating dating as a process of elimination, akin to a job interview, where only the best matches pass to the next stage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Most technology that profiles individuals or uses public images to build-up databases is considered unacceptable.Bret Baier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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