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as in men
a member of the human race
he's a particularly handsome specimen
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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
chose one frog as a good specimen of the breed
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Recent Examples of specimens
The measure to authorize the culling of 80 of these specimens is due to the uncontrolled growth of the invasive species in the Magdalena River basin, said Minister Vélez when announcing the decision.
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Anabella González, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park set up a display table featuring specimens and educational information about how birds control pests such as rodents and insects.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
This layering trick mimics how plants grow in nature, where ground covers, shrubs and taller specimens share space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Closer inspection of the specimens revealed numerous chips and scratches.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
North Carolina no longer tracks variants in patient specimens, and wastewater surveillance has been reduced.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the researchers found that this wear was present only in adult specimens, was completely absent in juveniles, and was missing from the jaws of squids.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Over several weeks in spring 2023, the team set up 10 traps and collected 3,251 specimens representing 16 different species.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The exhibition features about 140 original artifacts and specimens, including a sculpture of an articulated adult female orca skeleton and a life-size family of three replica orcas.
—City News Service, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Anabella González, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park set up a display table featuring specimens and educational information about how birds control pests such as rodents and insects.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
This layering trick mimics how plants grow in nature, where ground covers, shrubs and taller specimens share space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Closer inspection of the specimens revealed numerous chips and scratches.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
North Carolina no longer tracks variants in patient specimens, and wastewater surveillance has been reduced.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the researchers found that this wear was present only in adult specimens, was completely absent in juveniles, and was missing from the jaws of squids.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Over several weeks in spring 2023, the team set up 10 traps and collected 3,251 specimens representing 16 different species.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The exhibition features about 140 original artifacts and specimens, including a sculpture of an articulated adult female orca skeleton and a life-size family of three replica orcas.
—City News Service, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
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
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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
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The addition of Hines and Williams are examples of how the portal can be used to supplement high school recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 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
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All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These have all been opportunistic samples from taxidermists.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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
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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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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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Rounding out the individuals receiving awards, French journalist and host Michel Drucker will be presented with the Honorary Nymph Award.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The news channel reported that the victim is the man’s girlfriend and FOX26 said the two individuals were known to each other.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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