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octopus Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A marine cephalopod mollusk with a soft, bilaterally symmetrical body and eight sucker-bearing arms, known for its high intelligence and ability to alter its color and texture for camouflage.
Usage Example
"The octopod cleverly camouflaged itself against the coral reef to avoid being seen by the passing shark."
Strongest
octopod
Weak
cephalopod
• noun (Context 2)
An organization or system with many branches, operations, or influences, often perceived as powerful, controlling, or inescapable.
Usage Example
"The multinational corporation had become an monopoly, extending its tentacles into nearly every sector of the global economy."
Weak
monopoly
syndicate
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