1
as in men
a member of the human race
they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren
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2
as in snorts
chiefly British
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birds
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026 -
There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Carter offers a few pointers on seeing these majestic creatures on land.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Men, society tells us ad nauseam, are simple creatures.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of guys who will pass and get their teammates into trouble.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, those guys are going to go out there and compete.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The boos at Citi Field grew louder and more frequent as Sunday’s doubleheader wore on.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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As Houser walked off the field, a few restless fans tossed boos in Houser’s direction.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and one donation may help save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the Huskies took the court here, they were booed roundly and Hurley’s postgame interview with CBS was nearly drowned by the catcalls.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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All three Republican gubernatorial candidates also had fun in the aftermath of the catcalls.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Birds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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