MICE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

mice

noun

Definition of mice

plural of mouse

as in cowards

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Dissimilar Words

as in icicles

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extroverts

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Recent Examples of mice In contrast, feeding those same mice glucosamine made memory loss worse. — Ramon Sun, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 The work on the African striped mice is one of four research projects listed as finalists for this year’s Dolittle Prize. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 Singing mice Singing mice live high in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, engaging in chirping call-and-response duets that can change slightly depending on responses received. — ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 In mice models, the researchers found that the brain is mechanically linked to the abdomen through a network of blood vessels that functions like a hydraulic system. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans. — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026 Keep leaf litter and other debris away from the home, as these areas provide cover that gives mice places to hide. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026 Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mice

Noun

In reality, the refs just do the bidding of the cowards behind the curtain.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026

Definition of cowards

Noun

Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of icicles

Noun

Greenland's dramatic icebergs, vast fjord systems, Arctic wildlife and Inuit heritage create an experience that's unlike anywhere else in the world.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Definition of icebergs

Noun

Miglietta explained that the jellyfish appears to be dying and sinks to the bottom, then, like a butterfly turning back into a caterpillar, shrinks into a ball.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
The 2026 report from World Population Review revealed a surprising mix of creatures topping the list, from large mammals such as moose to unexpected threats such as dogs and jellyfish.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jellyfish

Noun

Many legal scholars regard these examples as slender reeds on which to build an entire theory of Presidential power.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Blue dashers perch on short reeds and grasses to wait for prey, but each species of perching dragonfly has its own preference for perch height and type.

— Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026