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also racoon
as in rabbit
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Recent Examples of raccoon
Ant nests can be huge underground labyrinths, and raccoons are experts at disguising their nests in trees, which are just a couple of examples.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The list also included various rodents, a spider, pigs, goats, cows, a raccoon, hedgehogs, a crab and more.
—USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
In that case, homeowner Irma Acosta Arya was permanently enjoined from any further feedings, which since 2016 had attracted flocks of vultures as well as raccoons, alligators and a bobcat.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The show follows a raccoon named Carl who is on the autism spectrum, inspiring an appreciation for neurodiversity and highlighting the importance of inclusion.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The list also included various rodents, a spider, pigs, goats, cows, a raccoon, hedgehogs, a crab and more.
—USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
In that case, homeowner Irma Acosta Arya was permanently enjoined from any further feedings, which since 2016 had attracted flocks of vultures as well as raccoons, alligators and a bobcat.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The show follows a raccoon named Carl who is on the autism spectrum, inspiring an appreciation for neurodiversity and highlighting the importance of inclusion.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raccoon
Noun
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The state of South Dakota has two species of jackrabbits, which are actually hares and have longer ears and bigger bodies than rabbits.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Most have a bulbous tip that doubles as a clit vibrator, while others are dual-ended rabbit vibrators that can stimulate two hot spots at once.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Else joins a growing Fandor catalog which also features the breakout picture Hundreds of Beaver about a drunken applejack salesman who morphs into North America’s greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes, it’s interrupted by a beaver wrestling match in the audience.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Painter and Jensen have seen beavers, muskrats, pond turtles, deer and black bears roaming the grounds.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Anchored to what is called a seawall, a wetland ecosystem for a diverse range of wildlife — including beavers, muskrats, snapping turtles and all types of insects, bats, and fish — has been created by mostly volunteers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Out stepped the Queen of Soul in a full-length mink coat.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The people who dwell in them, as a rule, don’t have mink coats to drown.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Moments later, the otter resurfaced and the mom rescued her child out of the water.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
14 Sep. 2024
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The otter continued to attack as the mother struggled to pull her child from the water at Bremerton Marina, and she was bitten on the arm by the animal.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
14 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Gray foxes are said to reside here along with reptiles like the smooth green snake and eastern milk snake, as well as numerous birds, including the Virginian rail, Henslow’s sparrow, bobolink and eastern meadowlark.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Follow these tips from Pierce and Owen to keep foxes at a safe distance: Be aware that foxes are part of the landscape.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
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The state has long handled mountain lions as most states handle coyotes, skunks, or badgers, with no rules governing take of any kind.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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The final photograph, David Northall's 'Spiked,' shows a relentless honey badger doubling back to attack a porcupine that has left the badger bloodied and covered in large quills.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One shopper, Lulu Dinh of Jersey City, N.J., bought her chinchilla coat years ago from 1stDibs.—
Dolly Faibyshev,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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For many years, Ken raised chinchillas at their rural Litchfield homestead.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raccoon. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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