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Recent Examples of alligator
This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The encounter comes as alligator mating season gets underway in Florida, a time when sightings like this can become more common.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
If an alligator is near a residence, place of business, or interrupting traffic on a public road, call WRC at 800-662-7137.
—Mark Price
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The alligator was then extracted from underneath the vehicle.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The encounter comes as alligator mating season gets underway in Florida, a time when sightings like this can become more common.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
If an alligator is near a residence, place of business, or interrupting traffic on a public road, call WRC at 800-662-7137.
—Mark Price
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The alligator was then extracted from underneath the vehicle.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
Noun
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The incident marks the second crocodile attack reported in the region this year, Western Australia Parks and Wildlife Service told 9News.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Also featured in the auction is a holy grail Birkin in coveted matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bluebuck had a shiny blue-grey coat, striking horns, a unique facial pattern, and, compared to other antelope relatives, was smaller, standing at about four feet tall at the shoulder with horns reaching nearly two feet.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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During your visit, keep an eye close to the ground to spot spider antelope horn, prairie ragwort, and even prickly pear cactus.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mixing two unexpected prints, like polka dots and snakeskin, feels totally modern, but the pencil skirt, wide belt, and halter top combo is pure nostalgia.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, is only about a third as salty as the open ocean and has a number of endemic species, including a little seal with no ears.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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They are spread out across six zones, including Red Rocks (tigers, zebra and giraffes), Lakeside Crossing (sea lions, seals and stingrays) and the immersive River’s Edge (elephants, cheetahs and hippos).—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
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Above all else, the Big East cleared space for college basketball in a world increasingly run roughshod by the pigskin.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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