as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies
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Recent Examples of reptile
Woman charged with holding 'severely emaciated' stepson in captivity for over 20 years: Police
However, a terrified pizza delivery driver happened to get there before authorities could respond and found the reptile in front of the customer’s home by accident.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Man Tries to Board Flight with Snakes in His Pants at Miami Airport
TSA officials said the turtle was around 5 inches long, and the man told staff the reptile was a red-ear slider turtle.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Some have theorized Nessie might be a Jurassic-era reptile like a Plesiosaur, a giant fish or even an eel.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Nature would struggle without amphibians and reptiles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Man Tries to Board Flight with Snakes in His Pants at Miami Airport
TSA officials said the turtle was around 5 inches long, and the man told staff the reptile was a red-ear slider turtle.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Some have theorized Nessie might be a Jurassic-era reptile like a Plesiosaur, a giant fish or even an eel.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Nature would struggle without amphibians and reptiles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptile
Noun
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
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The couple was seen taking a stroll on a N.Y.C. street with Bosworth's dog, Happy, on Tuesday.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
Peoplemag,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Parsons called him a jealous clown, in so many words.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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Who was the biggest Death of a Unicorn class clown?—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After securing the cobra, the snake catchers hold the reptile with bare hands and carefully stretch it out to show off its impressive size.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her gold hoop earrings from Nouvel Heritage cost $6,000, and her snake lariat necklace by Jacquie Aiche, which features a marquise ruby and pave diamonds across the head, cost a little over $16,000.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What a jerk! Neagley fares better, dispatching two button men sent to kill her in her Windy City high-rise office.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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If anyone other than Rudd were playing her selfish dad, audiences would be actively rooting for the jerk to get ’corned.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One feature that makes this beast of a shoe so unique is the rugged, textured Vibram Megagrip outsoles.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Make no mistake, Draisaitl has been a beast at five-on-five this season — regardless of the circumstances.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There is also the question of spoofing, a joker in the pack.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In January, the Food and Drug Administration banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, beverages and drugs, saying the synthetic dye was found to cause cancer in lab rats.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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The researchers studied their formulation in rats over 97 days, and found more than 85% of the medication intact in the depot under their skin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Reptile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptile. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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