humanoids

noun

Definition of humanoidsnext
plural of humanoid
as in humans

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanoids
  1. creatures
  2. people
  3. things
  4. specimens
  5. fish
  6. men
  7. souls
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
  • 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
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Generous means many things — listening, including or being kind to people.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
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
  • These rostra are used to slash through schools of fish, defend against predators, and, occasionally, strike at competitors or threats.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Our reservoirs were emptied by our governor because tribal leaders wanted to save fish.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of fish
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
  • The Village now looks like the original safe space, apart from the mainstream world and ready to help anyone reinvent themselves or stumble upon like-minded souls, face to face.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As these desperate souls cling to life the only thing that remains is hope.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of souls
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