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amoeba Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A single-celled, microscopic organism (protozoan) characterized by its lack of a definite shape and its ability to move and feed by extending temporary projections called pseudopods, commonly found in aquatic and damp environments.
Usage Example
"Under the microscope, the students watched the protozoan slowly change its shape to engulf a smaller particle of food."
Strong
protozoan
Weak
rhizopod
• noun (Context 2)
A thing or entity that lacks a fixed structure or organization and frequently changes its form, boundaries, or strategy.
Usage Example
"Over the years, the massive corporation had grown into an unwieldy blob, constantly restructuring and haphazardly absorbing smaller startups."
Weak
blob
shapeshifter
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