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
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead, scientists have used long-term data sets from all over the world to determine Earth's climate is changing rapidly as the result of human activity.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
With many news outlets offering little or no compensation for freelance writers, those humans will be loath to sell their souls so cheaply to train AI to replace them.
—Susie Alegre, WIRED, 8 Jan. 2025
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They’re used intentionally in cosmetics, packaging, tires, paint, synthetic fabric, and more, but have also been found in human tissue, food, beverages, and the air.1
For the purpose of the new review, the authors focused on these airborne particles.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead, scientists have used long-term data sets from all over the world to determine Earth's climate is changing rapidly as the result of human activity.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Although Trump does not name a federal agency in this declaration, such a policy change would have to be done through the secretary of health and human services or rulemaking within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
With many news outlets offering little or no compensation for freelance writers, those humans will be loath to sell their souls so cheaply to train AI to replace them.
—Susie Alegre, WIRED, 8 Jan. 2025
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This model allows startups to grow at a natural pace without the pressure of rapid scaling.Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Trump claims that the border between the United States and Canada is an artificial line, but much of the border is along a parallel of latitude, which is a natural or obvious, geometric feature, anchored by the north and south poles.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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For those who remain unfamiliar, Extraordinary is set in an alternate-universe London where every person spontaneously develops a superpower at around the age of 18.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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The three death row inmates who aren’t included in Biden’s list on Monday include two notorious mass shooters, as well as the person who killed multiple people at the Boston Marathon, The New York Times reported.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes a rat will bite Katie’s face during its mortal struggle, but Ms. Darby has learned to clean superficial wounds.Andy Newman, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain.Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next Previous oil spills in the Kerch Strait, such as the 2007 spillage which damaged two tankers and killed 23 sailors, had impacts on biodiversity and marine life for years, according to Natalia Gozak, director of the Ukrainian office of Greenpeace.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Including both seasons at five-on-five, the goal share for the two men when on the ice is 60 percent.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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This means taking advantage of the 12 months of parental leave available to them, something just over 3 percent of men did in 2019, a study showed.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Shapiro’s the guy who thinks about things like incorporating music into international development finance, why Taylor Swift isn’t making cities take music more seriously, and how music copyright is managed around the world.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chiefs coaches stress focusing on the ball or the center’s head movement when timing the snap, as a QB’s cadence can be deceiving — especially when guys like Aaron Rodgers try to draw defenders offsides through deception.Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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New research shows that the marsupial mole, a creature that swims through the sands of remote Australian deserts, might have suffered a population crash about 70,000 years ago due to climate change.Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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But Jokić is a perfectionist, a creature of routine.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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As the ransomware industry evolves even further, experts are predicting hackers will only continue to find more and more ways of using the technology to exploit businesses and individuals.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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Designate a hook for each sibling or individual to keep things orderly.Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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