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
The museum has had two practice runs deploying the tiger dam, which takes about 12 hours and 10 to 12 people to fully inflate.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The Olivier honors included an unprecedented Best Supporting Actor award to the puppeteers who operate the tiger named Richard Parker (named so because of a clerical error in filing after his capture).
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
The show then cut to the host and his sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, backstage, costumed as a tiger and a banana, respectively.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Kim’s tattoos are neotraditional, a style characterized by bold lines and dense colors, often depicting animals like snakes, tigers or cranes; while Sisi’s tattoos are playful, depicting cartoonish cats and flowers with neon pinks and blues.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
The Olivier honors included an unprecedented Best Supporting Actor award to the puppeteers who operate the tiger named Richard Parker (named so because of a clerical error in filing after his capture).
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
The show then cut to the host and his sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, backstage, costumed as a tiger and a banana, respectively.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Kim’s tattoos are neotraditional, a style characterized by bold lines and dense colors, often depicting animals like snakes, tigers or cranes; while Sisi’s tattoos are playful, depicting cartoonish cats and flowers with neon pinks and blues.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
Noun
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Our crew from sharks to PAs to producers are incredible to work with and to know.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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That was the day Strickland came under attack from a nine-foot shark while looking for scallops in five-feet deep water around a mile-and-a-half from the shoreline of Keaton Beach, near Grassy Island.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The great barracuda, in particular, is known for its speed and fearsome array of needlelike teeth that can swiftly slice through prey.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Thousands of yellowtail and barracuda were landed, as well as an occasional bluefin and once … a marlin.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Parents should also avoid speaking directly with the bully's parents, as this can escalate the situation.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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An American bully's hilarious and heartwarming reaction to a new 2-pound puppy has taken the internet by storm.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only difference is Read had legal pit bulls on her side who saw the injustice and pounced.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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In March, a 6-month-old girl was killed by her family's pit bull in her Alabaster home.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Thrilla in Manila between the two fighters stands as a testament to each of their enduring legacies of perseverance.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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One of Kerr’s colleagues, Mark Coleman, is played by real-life MMA fighter Ryan Bader, one of several non-professional actors who give The Smashing Machine the pleasing texture of lived-in credibility.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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