as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
In recent years, grizzlies have spilled out of their stronghold in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—a broad swath of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming—and into human territory, where coexistence gets messy.
—Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
The show’s take on the gulf between humans and machines is a delightful departure from expectations often outlined by similar stories about AI.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
The study concluded that dogs were able to find their owners in 82 percent of cases, indicating dogs are more than capable of identifying human companions by voice alone.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
In recent years, grizzlies have spilled out of their stronghold in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—a broad swath of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming—and into human territory, where coexistence gets messy.
—Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Noun
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
The show’s take on the gulf between humans and machines is a delightful departure from expectations often outlined by similar stories about AI.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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That has proven to be one of the most effective ways to protect natural spaces and regulate the use of resources.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 July 2025
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Survey respondents noted the freshness of the seafood, shopping options, natural beauty, and warm hospitality from locals.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Still, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about 34 people a day in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 42 minutes.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.—
Sports Editor
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The movie follows the adventures of rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, who is feared by the gods having been born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Populated by roaming blond sausage dogs, ghosts, and several complex mortal humans, Julius Julius satirizes the world of advertising via an ancient company known as Julius Julius, narrated by three different employees in three different eras.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Again, such symptoms are quite non-specific and can represent many different conditions ranging from too much stress in your life to sleep apnea to depression to long Covid to cancer.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The Wimbledon men's final between three-time Grand Slam winner Sinner and Alcaraz (a five-time Grand Slam champ) comes less than two months after Alcaraz stormed back from a huge deficit to win the French Open in five sets on June 8.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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In a post-Federer/Nadal era and with Novak Djokovic getting beat in straight sets by Sinner in back-to-back semifinals, this is the new showcase event in men’s tennis.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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There’s going to be a steady rotation of guys getting snaps along the line.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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And the coolest part for me, coming to Columbus, was switching roles from Boston and now being the guy who is counted on to work with younger guys.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Embrace the Moment: An excursion for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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This, in turn, would have delayed transport for individuals requesting medical attention.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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