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as in womanizers
a man given to seducing women
she threatened to geld the wolf if he didn't stop making passes at her
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as in predators
a person who habitually preys upon others
no sooner had the lottery winner's name been made public than the wolves with their investment schemes showed up on her doorstep
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Recent Examples of wolves
Additionally, studies found that both modern and ancient western Eurasian dogs possess genetic ancestry similar to present-day wolves in Syria.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Some wolves have established territories, while others roam more broadly, the department said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
There was a Utrillo on the wall, as well as a painting of some wolves that may or may not have been by Courbet.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Directed by Roc Espinet, who’s adapted his own graphic novel of the same name to the screen, the film tells how Paula’s simple, innocent life in a medieval village explodes after a bloody attack by wolves.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Our colleague without tenure was thrown to the wolves, her annual contract not renewed.
—Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
View some of the country’s largest mammals like grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and caribou in their natural environment.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Is Dunk, after all this, going to decide to save this kid who is just going to be thrown to the wolves otherwise?
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Some wolves have established territories, while others roam more broadly, the department said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
There was a Utrillo on the wall, as well as a painting of some wolves that may or may not have been by Courbet.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Directed by Roc Espinet, who’s adapted his own graphic novel of the same name to the screen, the film tells how Paula’s simple, innocent life in a medieval village explodes after a bloody attack by wolves.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Our colleague without tenure was thrown to the wolves, her annual contract not renewed.
—Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
View some of the country’s largest mammals like grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and caribou in their natural environment.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Is Dunk, after all this, going to decide to save this kid who is just going to be thrown to the wolves otherwise?
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolves
Noun
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The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … DOUBLE ENFORCEMENT — ICE busts MS-13 gang member and child predators while helping TSA out.—
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FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The event, which was started by the city but is now run by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, gives 4×4 lovers a chance to responsibly drive on trails through one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Vanessa Van Helsing wakes up from a coma to discover that a volcanic eruption has blotted out the sun, letting vampires prey 24/7.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The freshman series focused on a secretive society called the Talamasca, composed of the men and women responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mermaids, centaurs, satyrs, and sphinxes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Wolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolves. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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