as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
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Recent Examples of pit bull
In March, a 6-month-old girl was killed by her family's pit bull in her Alabaster home.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Two pit bulls were overcome with excitement when their beloved owner came home from deployment.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Hutcherson adopted his first pit bull while filming the first Hunger Games movie.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Two pit bulls were overcome with excitement when their beloved owner came home from deployment.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Hutcherson adopted his first pit bull while filming the first Hunger Games movie.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit bull
tiger
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Vyaghra is a tiger embodying power, stealth and protection, while Nakra is a crocodile evoking strength, adaptability and primal force.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The black tiger stripes are a sleek touch, and the orange trim around the numbers adds continuity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit%20bull. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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