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Recent Examples of alligator
The farm announced via Facebook that its oldest alligator died on Sunday, explaining that Morris lived at the park for 19 years.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 14 May 2025
The video shows Young sitting with the alligator and tearfully stroking its face.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The singer married the alligator tour guide in September 2024.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2025
In fact, the Endangered Species Act has produced some spectacular recovery successes, including the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and American alligator.
—Pepper Trail, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 14 May 2025
The video shows Young sitting with the alligator and tearfully stroking its face.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
The singer married the alligator tour guide in September 2024.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2025
In fact, the Endangered Species Act has produced some spectacular recovery successes, including the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and American alligator.
—Pepper Trail, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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Cause of death: Split in half by a giant crocodile. Sad or satisfying?—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Kardashian wore a crocodile leather off-the-shoulder two-piece set by Chrome Hearts with an open back and long train.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Species like Wyoming’s pronghorn antelope and mule deer are particularly affected.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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With a body so massive, Gustave’s size likely hinders his ability to hunt quick-moving prey like fish or antelope, pushing him toward larger, slower animals—including humans.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Director Robert Zemeckis finds mixed results marrying broad comedy and pop-culture references with the title wooden boy's adventurous quest to become a real kid.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Jail and the blues would come in time, but in 1995 the kid from Paola, Kansas, was riding high in Los Angeles.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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And when she was seen at a recent UNC football practice, Hudson was sporting a snakeskin coat while chatting with Belichick on the sidelines.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Top looks out on the Tagus River, choppy and windy today, whitecaps blowing on the water like bumps on snakeskin.—
Dana Vachon,
Air Mail,
26 Apr. 2025
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Tips To Preserve Your Seal Follow these tips to preserve the seal on your marble: Wipe up spills immediately, especially chemicals and acidic ingredients that can stain like tomato sauce, wine, and coffee.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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So too will his personal gold and ebony seal (high estimate: €250,000).—
George Nelson for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
26 May 2025
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Not just for pigskin enthusiasts, the backyard is a sports lover’s paradise and also includes a putting green, basketball hoop, and soccer goal.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Young picked up the loose pigskin and scored what was eventually the game-winning touchdown.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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