reptiles

noun

plural of reptile
as in dogs
a person whose behavior is offensive to others the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies

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Recent Examples of reptiles Police said the reptiles were all exotic species. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests. — Hannah Smith july 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 These small reptiles typically emerge from underground nests and make their way towards a suitable habitat after hatching. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 These coiled, shelled relatives of squid and octopuses were abundant predators, hunting in the same waters as fish, turtles, sharks and extinct marine reptiles called plesiosaurs. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is a wildlife rescue and animal sanctuary that specializes in caring for baby birds, reptiles and farm animals. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 Now, Wallach has filed paperwork in Florida to run a new pet store and encounter business in Margate called Wildlife Adventures, featuring sloths, kangaroos, reptiles and birds. — Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026 In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptiles
  1. dogs
  2. clowns
  3. jerks
  4. snakes
  5. skunks
  6. toads
  7. beasts
Noun
  • Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • With roughly 6 1/2 minutes left, Chestnut had devoured 32 dogs to Gray’s 10, according to live unofficial results on ESPN.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Definition of dogs
Noun
  • Hang out with sheep, meet magicians and clowns and explore the amusement park.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of clowns
Noun
  • After Game 4, jerks were throwing things at Victor Wembanyama.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
  • Something from this article might put me on some Ben Shapiro list, where a bunch of jerks literally will just call me ‘f****t’ or worse on my social media.
    — William Earl, Variety, 10 June 2026
Definition of jerks
Noun
  • While nibbling deer and pesky rodents might require one approach, something else, like snakes, will require another.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Many of the snakes live far from roads or trails, deep in the interior of the Everglades, accessible only by boat.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of snakes
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding spots and food sources.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • There, students can see animals including snakes, axolotls, tiger salamanders, turtles, toads, frogs, tarantulas, millipedes, bunnies and owls, Wieser said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The current population is a result of the toads escaping or being released by importers during the 1950s and ‘60s, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Definition of toads
Noun
  • The world drew heavily from the paintings of fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta, who depicted scenes of barbarians and beasts in conflict, of pulp fiction heroes, femme fatales, and fierce warrior women.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026
  • The findings, detailed today in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, suggest not only that all black holes emit such a wind but also that these beasts are not total loners that are isolated from their environments.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Definition of beasts

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