as in shark
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
even the best defense can't keep that tiger from scoring
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Recent Examples of tiger
But, in 2024, the zoo's tiger shovelnose catfish correctly predicted the Kansas City Chiefs would win Super Bowl 58.
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Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
There are many doors in Emily’s world—doors for liars, stair climbers, tigers, snakes, and those who speak very quietly—but none for Emily.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Some animals, like the tigers, bask in the below-normal temperatures, and become more active and playful, Magill said.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
There are many doors in Emily’s world—doors for liars, stair climbers, tigers, snakes, and those who speak very quietly—but none for Emily.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Some animals, like the tigers, bask in the below-normal temperatures, and become more active and playful, Magill said.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
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Now, Prince George joins them in shark spotting during private holidays in Mustique.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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One of Katy Perry’s two gyrating sharks in fugue state.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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There are optional add-ons like sea urchin, fatty tuna (o-toro) and barracuda, but chances are stomach real estate has become scarce, and the remaining three courses will close it down.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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Rechner is known for his breakout role as the high school bully in Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, which landed seven Oscar nominations.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of Hardy's victims, who went only by the pseudonym Melanie, told The Guardian that in school, Hardy was a target for bullies and seemed lonely.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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The dogs included a two-year-old French bulldog and two pit bull mix puppies, both under a year old.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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During the struggle, Rabulinski also alleged Revuckas stabbed the family’s elderly, red-nosed pit bull mix, named Zula, between the eyes.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Njoki claims African fighters were deliberately exposed in dangerous situations as bait for Ukrainian drones.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Shahed-139 drone was shot down by an F-35C fighter jet from the Lincoln, which, according to Hawkins, was sailing about 500 miles from Iran’s southern coast.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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