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an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
The herbivores arrived on the planet during the aftermath of the End-Permian Mass Extinction about 252 million years ago.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In a more general sense, a carnivore is any animal (or plant; see carnivorous plant) that eats other animals, as opposed to a herbivore, which eats plants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The anthocyanin pigments that predominate in dark leaves also protect them from UV damage and, due to their toxicity when highly concentrated, deter herbivores.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Cattle, deer and other large herbivores disturb the abodes of bacteria.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
In a more general sense, a carnivore is any animal (or plant; see carnivorous plant) that eats other animals, as opposed to a herbivore, which eats plants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The anthocyanin pigments that predominate in dark leaves also protect them from UV damage and, due to their toxicity when highly concentrated, deter herbivores.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Cattle, deer and other large herbivores disturb the abodes of bacteria.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
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Manure from animals that don’t consume meat (rabbits, cows, horses) is fine, but do not use waste from carnivores.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana donated $500,000 towards the construction, and the city is using $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and remaining funds from Gary community development and animal shelter allocations to pay for the project.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This bottle contains 240 vegetarian capsules and can provide up to 21% of your daily potassium needs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In keeping with the sustainability themed food trucks offered free vegetarian food to encourage an eco-friendlier diet and a green-food demonstration by the UCLA Teaching Kitchen aimed to inspire Bruins to incorporate sustainable cooking in their everyday lives.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The line used several sustainable animal material alternatives, such as faux down made from wildflowers and vegan leather made from grape skins, stalks and seeds.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Oat milk is a mildly sweet and creamy drink that is lactose-free and vegan-friendly.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, in every case, the ancestors were either insectivores or carnivores, with insect-eaters making the shift about three times more often than carnivores.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Nicknamed by German media after a beach in Timmendorfer, near the Baltic island where the whale was initially stranded, the creature was first spotted in low-saline waters, which whales usually avoid, Reuters reported.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But recent studies in yeast, flies and mice showed that relatively low doses of the drug often increase the creatures’ lifespans, prompting many longevity enthusiasts to start using it off-label to extend their lifespans.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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The critters are chomping at the bit.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The internet is obsessed with a new critter.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Abby’s Magical Beasties, where one of the beasties goes missing, and Abby must problem-solve.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a horrific twist, Kasumi (Kana Hanazawa) wakes up way too early — and thus has to battle the ferocious beasties to survive.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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