as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
you really are a swine—you have no sense of decency at all!
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Recent Examples of swine
In November 1977, health officials in Russia reported that a human – not swine – H1N1 influenza strain had been detected in Moscow.
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Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2024
And for all her hard work raising the massive swine, Ellingson has won a shiny new belt buckle engraved with her achievement.
—Cameron Duran, The Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2024
House Bill 503, which now goes to the Ohio Senate for consideration, also bans importing, transporting, or releasing feral swine in the state.
—Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 26 June 2024
Wildlife Services has been successful at reducing numbers and distribution of feral swine to a point where their elimination in Ohio is a real possibility.
—Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 26 June 2024
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Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2024
And for all her hard work raising the massive swine, Ellingson has won a shiny new belt buckle engraved with her achievement.
—Cameron Duran, The Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2024
House Bill 503, which now goes to the Ohio Senate for consideration, also bans importing, transporting, or releasing feral swine in the state.
—Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 26 June 2024
Wildlife Services has been successful at reducing numbers and distribution of feral swine to a point where their elimination in Ohio is a real possibility.
—Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swine
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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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
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“Swine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swine. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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