birds

plural of bird

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Recent Examples of birds When scouting for birds, also scout the hide. Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Modern decoys look more like live birds than ever. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 The new birds saw more than just that the resident birds were opening the puzzle box in a new way. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024 There will inevitably be some spots where birds like to be, but that offer no good options for a hide. Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Although modern top-end decoys are remarkably realistic, birds are savvy creatures with keen eyes. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Stuffers are made from actual birds. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024 Human infections typically occur when the virus is inhaled or gets into the eyes, nose or mouth, and usually that is after prolonged exposure to infected birds, per the CDC. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birds
Noun
  • Both men have lifted its iconic big-eared trophy once a piece, with Alexander-Arnold also losing two UCL finals in 2018 and 2022 to his prospective new employers.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The top 10 were all white men (shocker), but four Black billionaires made the list this year, too.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Greg Alder has had great success growing raspberries on the eastern edge of large trees.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Both bramble berries, but especially raspberries, grow best in half-day sun.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Moo Deng’s future Moo Deng is the animal of the moment, but there have been other popular creatures before her.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cue organic lines that turn his jewels into creatures that curl around the body.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • While a few guys are into it, the rest of them would rather be doing anything else — napping, preferably.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Our framework for a plan is based in real-time, based on how these guys feel.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There are of course some areas where Salesforce could take things even further.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hopefully things pick up pace next week.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Many vegans and vegetarians do not want meat, chicken or fish in their kitchens.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • But at least one tribe holds out hope for the future of fish in the Klamath.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Once retrieved, souls can be placed in the Netherworld Portal to meet the soul quota.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • They must be defended by brave souls committed to what’s right.
    Stacey Abrams, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024

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“Birds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birds. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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