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
In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Jackson, who died June 25, 2009, of acute propofol intoxication, was known for having many exotic pets, including a chimp named Bubbles, an elephant called Ali, and tigers Thriller and Sabu.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Other winners include outrageous accommodations like pods, bubbles, caves, and treehouses, while bucket-list adventures include sleeping with tigers or hanging from cliffs.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Jackson, who died June 25, 2009, of acute propofol intoxication, was known for having many exotic pets, including a chimp named Bubbles, an elephant called Ali, and tigers Thriller and Sabu.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Other winners include outrageous accommodations like pods, bubbles, caves, and treehouses, while bucket-list adventures include sleeping with tigers or hanging from cliffs.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
Noun
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Sharks spotted off Massachusetts coast: 'This is an enormous shark...—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Whale sharks are also moving between Indian states, highlighting the need for awareness campaigns beyond Gujarat.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In Skin Tight, a great barracuda bites off an antagonist’s hand.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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At Looe, an hour spent floating above colorful parrotfish, angelfish and barracuda brings time to a near-standstill.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Celtics also handled the Magic’s bully ball especially well in the final two games of the series.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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The two became friends as boys when Baku saved Baek-jin from bullies, teaching him how to fight back.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Millie, a quick and determined pit bull mix, was gone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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Before Borelli learned about Andre, the boxer, pit bull mix had been temporarily taken in by a couple, who unfortunately couldn't keep the five-year-old canine permanently.—
Michelle Boudin,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Its military said several Pakistani military targets were struck as a result of multiple Pakistani attacks on 26 locations using drones and fighter planes.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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Hours earlier, India and Pakistan both carried out strikes using drones and missiles fired from fighter jets in a major escalation of the conflict.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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