Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: dolphin

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Usage examples:

A dolphin trapped in fishing nets off island in the Dodekanese was rescued by local fishermen on Friday morning.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/06/04/dolphin-rescue-kalymnos-island-greek/

After publication, NOAA shared additional data on dolphin deaths in New Jersey and New York.

Source: https://gothamist.com/news/whats-behind-an-uptick-in-whale-deaths-on-nj-ny-shores-experts-advocates-are-divided

But now, thanks to one of Ghislaine’s dolphin-following friends, her memory will live on – in the lovable form of ‘Pronk’ the dolphin.

Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/meet-pronk-the-first-north-east-coastal-dolphin-to-be-named-after-cancer-mum-4456469

"But they weren't playing with another dolphin, they were attacking and killing a harbour porpoise and this is something that bottlenose dolphins do quite routinely," Mr Whooley said.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65390097?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Changing into a dolphin, Apollo cast himself on their boat’s deck.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/08/27/ancient-greek-oracle-delphi/

He was the one who clicked pictures of the thumbed dolphin.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/science/rare-dolphin-with-thumbs-spotted-in-greek-gulf-researchers-surprised-4659990

In the courtroom were a bunch of Zuma stooges and they clapped like well-trained seals in a dolphin show.

Source: https://themediaonline.co.za/2023/05/seven-days-on-twitter-mysouthafrica-we-need-to-have-a-word/

It reached 40.9C in places, nearly 4C higher than dolphin - and human - body temperature.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67751685?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Lyn McPherson, one of the volunteers, shared in an interview, “One male dolphin brings in objects on his rostrum or beak, and then he carefully presents them to us.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/09/20/scuba-diver-25-year-friendship-fish/

Many days, there were coastal bottlenose dolphin in the harbor, along the outside of the outer jetty and off Doheny Beach in pods ranging from four to eight.

Source: https://www.danapointtimes.com/dana-wharf-whale-report-gray-whale-cow-calf-pair-sighting-continue-to-increase/

Marineland did not immediately return a request for comment, but told the Niagara Falls Review that Sonar, a 26-year-old dolphin, and Kodiak, a 28-year-old beluga, died last week.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/ontario-news/beluga-dolphin-die-at-marineland-ontario-government-says-6970055

More than three decades after the 90s wild dolphin sex scandal took place, the incident, as well as Mr Cooper, have become the main topic of a six-part podcast series, titled 'Hooked On Freddie'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12540557/Freddie-dolphin-hooked-arm-penis-normal-dolphin-sex-scandal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“ Orcas (and other dolphin species) elsewhere have been known to develop cultural ‘fads’ (novel behaviour that briefly persists and expands within a population—an analogy might be fashion trends in people), such as carrying dead fish on their heads.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/orca-whale-attacks-boats-mediterranean-b2399817.html

People’s Liberation Army (PLA) researchers have gone beyond simply using recordings of whale and dolphin songs as secret code, unnoticed by enemy eavesdroppers, to now using artificial signal synthesis to “create” whale and dolphin sounds.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/beyond-defense-chinas-pursuit-of-unorthodox-force-multipliers/

People’s Liberation Army (PLA) researchers have gone beyond simply using recordings of whale and dolphin songs as secret code, unnoticed by enemy eavesdroppers, to now using artificial signal synthesis to “create” whale and dolphin sounds.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/beyond-defense-chinas-pursuit-of-unorthodox-force-multipliers/

Police said the man, from Toyama City, was taking a dip outside the designated swimming area at around 2:15 p.m. when the dolphin approached him, Kyodo News reported.

Source: https://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/138185.php

Research also suggests that previous ecotourism activities negatively impacted dolphin behavior, reinforcing the need for responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/17/overfishing-unsustainable-tourism-threaten-tanon-strait/

ROME (AP) — Excavations in southern Italy have unearthed terracotta bull heads and a figurine of the Greek god Eros riding a dolphin, shining new light on the religious life and rituals of an ancient city, culture ministry officials said Saturday.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/04/archeologists-in-italy-unearth-ancient-dolphin-statuette/

Sadly, in 1991, Freddie was badly injured, getting too close to a police launch whose propellers slashed the dolphin 11 times.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/history/blyths-thor-walrus-sparks-memories-25881832

The dolphin was found deeply wedged into the reeds - plants known for their thick hollow stems that can reach heights of up to 5m.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/stressed-baby-dolphin-dies-after-30859549