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noun

Definition of badgersnext
plural of badger
as in rabbits
the pelt or fur of a badger The boutique features a variety of scarfs, including badger, fox, and ermine.

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verb

present tense third-person singular of badger
as in teases
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders He's always badgering me about the dishes.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for badgers
  1. teases
  2. rabbit
  3. fox
  4. raccoon
  5. marten
  6. sheep
  7. otter
Verb
  • The rest of the trailer teases more mayhem, Nadja and Laszlo fighting, and Colin Robinson accidentally sleep-hypnotizing Nandor as Richard Nixon.
    Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Ahead, Whitfield teases RHONY Season 15, talks about the power of manifestation, and ruminates on dating in the Big Apple.
    Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of teases
Noun
  • The zoo was officially established in 2005 with rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and pigs.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Phoenix police were investigating a case of animal abuse at an Ahwatukee Foothills preschool where a family of three rabbits were apparently killed by an intruder around Halloween.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of rabbit
Noun
  • How predators such as hawks, owls, eagles, foxes and coyotes — some of those coyotes likely carry the DNA of Mexican red wolves, once thought to be extinct in Texas — thrive within our city limits.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Other than being thin and thirsty, the fox appeared to be in good health and was responding to treatment, the Bird Alliance said.
    Kale Williams, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of fox
Noun
  • Video shared on social media shows the chaotic critter scene at a Spirit Airlines gate where a raccoon can be seen clinging onto a cable that is hanging from the ceiling.
    Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
  • As its name suggests, this canid family member has face markings that bear a resemblance to that of a raccoon.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of raccoon
Noun
  • With their larger competitors out of the way, the smaller, less numerous martens had some breathing room.
    Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2024
  • For the last eight years, Pauli has been studying American martens on the island.
    Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2024
Definition of marten
Noun
  • This can be an issue for pet owners and farmers, since coyotes are known to go after pets and livestock including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and sheep.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Between the lines: Officials said the case was detected in an operation that has a mix of poultry, swine and other livestock, such as sheep and goats.
    Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of sheep
Noun
  • David stopped to point out the tracks of lynx and otters.
    Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The second phase of Elephant Trek will open in spring 2025 and will include habitats for siamangs, babirusa, rhinoceros hornbills and small-clawed otters.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of otter
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