as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Allison Palmer
july 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Now a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA argues that at least some Neanderthals and modern humans may have shared certain cultural practices.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
6 July 2026
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Adjective
At the center of it all is Brent Charles’ sinewy Caius Martius Coriolanus, who runs through the play like a human scythe.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Noun
The antibody targets a protein called USAG-1, which normally suppresses the growth of latent tooth buds humans carry beneath their existing teeth.
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Allison Palmer
july 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Now a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA argues that at least some Neanderthals and modern humans may have shared certain cultural practices.
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
6 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
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This multitasking hair care product is known for reducing frizz, boosting shine, and hydrating split ends, and some natural oils even help with hair growth.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Antinous is the principal mortal antagonist in Homer’s Odyssey.
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In 2026, with global biodiversity in mortal danger, the Galápagos aren’t just a cradle of incredible variation.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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But some have faced pushback, including when two Boise men faced the wrath of their homeowners association for replacing their grass with turf, in part to save water.
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Kahan headlines Rolling Stone’s inaugural Stateside Festival on July 4, just ahead of his return to Fenway on July 18 and 19, where 70,000 people will get to see a guy with his guitar absolutely captivate.
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Then, oh yeah, defenses can’t focus too much on those guys because of how much attention Joel Embiid commands.
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After all, the cove belongs to the sea, the habitat of the creatures in question.
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Or perhaps more accurately, like a gleeful romp with friends through a haunted-house attraction at a regional fair, with various creepy creatures leaping suddenly out of the darkness.
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According to the accompanying letter, state ethics rules prohibit employees from accepting gifts of value from individuals who had been subjects of investigations.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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