as in human
looking or acting like a human being
humanoid robots The movie is about humanoid aliens invading Earth.
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Recent Examples of humanoid
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
The current explosion in humanoid robotics is still at a very early stage.
—New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
The company plans to use the funds to support additional types of robots, like humanoids and mobile robots.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The newest iteration of Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot is already disconcertingly nimble, with its ability to run, perform backflips, and toss around heavy objects.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
The current explosion in humanoid robotics is still at a very early stage.
—New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
The humanoid was first unveiled in 2023, and is set to become commercially available next year.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
The company plans to use the funds to support additional types of robots, like humanoids and mobile robots.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
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This time, her character is a human, Laurie Duffy, who's vacationing only somewhat successfully with two old friends (Michelle Monaghan's Jaclyn Lemon and Leslie Bibb's Kate Bohr).—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Of note, this will also be the first human spaceflight from SLC-40 as KSC’s pad will be in preparation for the Europa Clipper launch in October.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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On the way, Elliott hits a baby unicorn with his rental SUV, wounding it, and Ridley touches its horn and forms a trippy spiritual connection with the creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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As an avid animal ally, White used the bright light of her stardom to advocate for creatures great and small.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The tools differed from those collected from other hominids in several ways.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, no fossil records indicate that any nonhuman hominids ever lived in North America.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Beom-jun is the person behind the wheel of the car that hits Dong-sik.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In person, 27-year-old actress Sydney Sweeney is every bit as sweet as her doe-eyed smile and wavy blonde hair suggest.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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When a partner fails to recognize an issue, the individual with MRE becomes more upset.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For instance, 29 of 82 workers cut at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have been invited to return to work, including 11 senior scientists, according to an individual familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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So being in the company of these lesser mortals is a compromise for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Showed that Patrick Mahomes is a mere mortal when flat on his back, running for his life or throwing with defenders in his face.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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However, most of the damages (as much as 90%) will be allocated to football and men’s basketball due to the revenue generated by the respective sports.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Situational hitting: The Yankees left 10 men on base and went 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Halibut Halibut is a mild-tasting, lean white fish that is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids,4 which are healthy fats associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, inflammation, and cognitive decline.5 Serving ideas include baking, pan-searing, or grilling halibut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lake County staff will be on-site to assist with baiting hooks, removing fish, species identification, and other environmental and educational components.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Humanoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanoid. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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