as in conservatives
a person with old-fashioned ideas
some old fossil who thinks that a boy and a girl shouldn't be together unsupervised until they are engaged
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Recent Examples of fossils
Grand Canyon National Park offers jaw-dropping views of this massive geological wonder, while Saguaro National Park celebrates the iconic native cactus and Petrified Forest National Park showcases ancient fossils and vibrant badlands.
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Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
The researchers used high-resolution grinding tomography and an artificial intelligence model to find the fossils, which were located in rock samples that had been preserved in seafloor sediments found in Japan and Vancouver Island from 100 to 72 million years ago.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
In the new study, researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils that were previously found in Japan and Canada's Vancouver Island.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The fossils were discovered in Japan and Vancouver Island, the release noted.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
For families or anyone with a curiosity streak, the Burke Museum covers natural history and culture, from native art to dino fossils.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The researchers determined that the fossils, which came from Japan and Vancouver Island, off Canada’s Pacific Coast, represent two species in a group known as the finned octopuses, Nanaimoteuthis jeletzkyi and Nanaimoteuthis haggarti.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
In the new study, researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils that were previously found in Japan and Canada's Vancouver Island.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
If there was once life on the red planet, sedimentary deposits in the coastal shelf might have preserved evidence of it, just as Earth's coastal sediments at times hold fossils from the continents, the researchers noted.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
The researchers used high-resolution grinding tomography and an artificial intelligence model to find the fossils, which were located in rock samples that had been preserved in seafloor sediments found in Japan and Vancouver Island from 100 to 72 million years ago.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
In the new study, researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils that were previously found in Japan and Canada's Vancouver Island.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The fossils were discovered in Japan and Vancouver Island, the release noted.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
For families or anyone with a curiosity streak, the Burke Museum covers natural history and culture, from native art to dino fossils.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The researchers determined that the fossils, which came from Japan and Vancouver Island, off Canada’s Pacific Coast, represent two species in a group known as the finned octopuses, Nanaimoteuthis jeletzkyi and Nanaimoteuthis haggarti.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
In the new study, researchers studied the jaws of 15 ancient octopus fossils that were previously found in Japan and Canada's Vancouver Island.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
If there was once life on the red planet, sedimentary deposits in the coastal shelf might have preserved evidence of it, just as Earth's coastal sediments at times hold fossils from the continents, the researchers noted.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fossils
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Bonta and her backers say conservatives have deliberately misled the public about her bill’s purpose, leading to a wave of vitriol and threats against the lawmaker.—
Andrew Graham
April 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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In October, Patel said the bureau was severing its ties with SPLC, following escalating complaints from conservatives and prominent Trump allies.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Coral upset experienced veterans of the sport, Christina Gasparich from Los Angeles, and Calla Allison from San Clemente, both of whom have been on the USA National BodySurfing Team for the past three years in-a-row.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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With veterans Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey both still locked in as 2026 starters, Burke could be a fascinating investment for offensive-line coach Zach Strief.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the benefit of us old fogies?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now the 10% is for stubborn old fogies who refuse to change their ways and try something new.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Fossils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fossils. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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