tiger

noun

ˈtī-gər How to pronounce tiger (audio)
Definition of tigernext
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 tiger remained in the enclosure following the attack, and there is no wider risk posed to the public, according to authorities. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 But what is underway at Colossal, besides the dire wolf and woolly mammoth projects, is work to genetically engineer the dodo bird, the Tasmanian tiger, and a giant bird called a moa, among others. — Colleen McKown, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Visitors to several zoos and wildlife parks around the world have tried to enter tiger enclosures. — CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026 Last year’s release was influenced by Mexican cuisine with a pulque finish, while this year looked to Ancient Egypt by giving the whiskey a finish in barrels seasoned with liqueur made from tiger nuts and black honey. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
  1. shark
  2. barracuda
  3. bully
  4. pit bull
  5. fighter
Noun
  • Six sharks received cortisol implants dissolved in coconut oil, while six others received coconut oil alone.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Grace is in full-on shark mode, taking Kate with her to the greenhouse to fetch some basil for the negronis Todd is whipping up (basil is not actually a garnish for a negroni, but nobody is going to say that to Grace).
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of shark
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  • The menu might include ingredients like barracuda wrapped in seaweed, bioluminescent firefly squid, or Wagyu beef, a nod to the region but sourced in Japan.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Divers Alert Network, a nonprofit focused on diving safety, advises swimmers and divers to avoid wearing shiny jewelry in areas where barracudas are present.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of barracuda
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  • Republican ads against Jackson, a logger from northern Maine, have focused more on accusations of his having a volatile personality and behaving like a bully with female colleagues.
    — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In third grade, bullies pulled her hair and shoved her into a bathroom stall, breaking two of her fingers.
    — Nancy Jo Sales, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bully
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  • According to the indictment, the father and son had been involved in buying, selling, breeding and training pit bull-type dogs for dogfighting since at least April 2016.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • These were two pit bull attorneys who’d stood up to companies wrongly trying to kick Floridians out of their homes.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of pit bull
Noun
  • The report also raises the possibility that foreign fighters currently in Syria, including Uyghurs, Uzbeks, Tajiks and other nationalities, could be transferred to Yemen.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The plane's crew consisted of a fighter pilot and a weapons systems officer from the French Air and Space Force.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fighter

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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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