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Recent Examples of crocodile
Shane Bates, 29, from Cairns, Queensland, came across a man on a board in the water where crocodiles are known to inhabit.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Secchi shared an image of his medal on Instagram, comparing it to flaky crocodile skin.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
There are already eight alligators, a Nile crocodile, a 19-year-old tortoise named Jumanji, red and white fur foxes, Asami the skunk and a porcupine Scampone used to care for at Miami’s Jungle Island.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
The footage shows Jacob and his brother hesitating at first, retreating after spotting movement in the water—possibly a crocodile.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Secchi shared an image of his medal on Instagram, comparing it to flaky crocodile skin.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
There are already eight alligators, a Nile crocodile, a 19-year-old tortoise named Jumanji, red and white fur foxes, Asami the skunk and a porcupine Scampone used to care for at Miami’s Jungle Island.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
The footage shows Jacob and his brother hesitating at first, retreating after spotting movement in the water—possibly a crocodile.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
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In an Instagram post shared by Gator Country on Wednesday, Jan. 22, alligator expert Gary Saurage showed off how the large reptiles are handling the frigid temperatures in Texas this winter.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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At Lincoln Park, two seven-foot alligators at a zoo rode the floodwaters to freedom.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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These monuments will play a vital role in saving hundreds of plants and animals, many of them unique to these landscapes, like the iconic Joshua Tree, desert bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope, Rodd Kelsey, director of land conservation for the Nature Conservancy, told ABC News in a statement.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Herds of cattle and wild pronghorn antelope graze together in this remote expanse, unbroken except for the stray dirt roads crisscrossing between ranches.—
John Leos,
The Arizona Republic,
2 Dec. 2024
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The researchers began by reviewing existing literature and ornithological databases for recorded examples of birds using snakeskin to construct their nests.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The dress was covered with sequin embellishments in a snakeskin pattern.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
2 Jan. 2025
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The full parameters of the deals remain under seal.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors said the counterfeit security seals are used to deceive customs officials and were also shipped to the U.S. from China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2025
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But then, footage from her own surveillance cameras shows the kids deliberately taunting her, shaking their butts in her direction.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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On a regular day to get the kids out and on their way, my alarm is set to 6:55.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Defined by a fully cylindrical shape, the Edith bag features two top handles, a top zipper, and a leather zipper fully crafted out of calfskin leather.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
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This pair from Savior Heat is made from a combination of lambskin and polyester to trap warmth, even outside of its heating capabilities.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Ann Demeulemeester Black Livia Collar is a soft armor, supple and tough as the shearling and lambskin that forms it.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
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To be even cozier, look for ballerinas in faux sheepskin or fur.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
28 Dec. 2024
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The interior of the slipper is lined with fluffy sheepskin to keep your feet cozy and warm.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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