as in human
looking or acting like a human being
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Recent Examples of humanoid
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Beijing race offered a vivid snapshot of where humanoid robotics stands.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The airline states that the humanoid robots will move luggage and cargo on the tarmac at Haneda Airport, which serves Tokyo and, per The Guardian, handles more than 60 million passengers a year.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The investments will be put toward a dramatic expansion of factory operations, including production of Optimus humanoid robots, AI initiatives and the autonomous Cybercab.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Beijing race offered a vivid snapshot of where humanoid robotics stands.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Japan Airlines is interested in testing whether humanoid robots powered by some of the latest AI models can adapt more readily to human work environments—such as airports—without requiring dedicated work stations or other significant workplace modifications.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The airline states that the humanoid robots will move luggage and cargo on the tarmac at Haneda Airport, which serves Tokyo and, per The Guardian, handles more than 60 million passengers a year.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanoid
Adjective
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Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even though the pushing and throwing motions forced the robots into excursions near the boundaries of their physical workspaces, and the pick-and-place maneuver demanded complex internal mathematical checks, all three machines were able to learn a functional policy via a single human demonstration.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The hominid species is often exemplified by a remarkably complete specimen discovered in 1974.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Many hominids went extinct during this period, and being able to consume alcohol without adverse and/or toxic effects would have conferred a survival advantage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The document offers the most detailed account yet of the missing person’s investigation that culminated on Friday with the discovery of Limon’s body in a set of black trash bags discarded along the Howard Frankland Bridge.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Murmurs of possible tactics abound—including more talk within the administration of the DPA after Anthropic’s Mythos announcement, one person with knowledge of such discussions told us.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The indictment charges each individual with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two men were too far away to be heard by reporters, and television cameras did not pick up the audio.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This Filipino supermarket chain is great for frozen fish, longanisa (a kind of garlicky Filipino sausage), tangy banana ketchup, and other family staples.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Allen said this park is one that is favored by the Department of Natural Resources because the lake is stocked with fish.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Humanoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanoid. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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