BUZZARD Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

buzzard

noun

ˈbə-zərd

Definition of buzzard

as in predator

a person who habitually preys upon others the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell

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prey

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case

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Recent Examples of buzzard Every species tested, from buzzard to wolf, produced infectious viral particles. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026 However, the creature pictured in the team’s logo and used as a live mascot at games is an Augur buzzard. — Greg Cote february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026 Even the bearded Texas blues buzzards in ZZ Top, the most proudly unfashionable band around, became unlikely teen idols, just by embracing the absurdity of it all, with their white-fur guitars, and gender parody. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2025 In any case, the buzzards were circling like in an old western. — Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buzzard

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Noun

In plain sight It is being said that Brand was like Jimmy Savile – a predator hiding in plain sight, said John Sturgis in The Spectator.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 14 Nov. 2026
Dark clouds meant rain, a certain berry meant a sick stomach, and rustling grass might be wind or might be a predator.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of predator

Noun

Its patented HeadCatch Technology helps prevent the all-too-familiar nod, jerk and repeat cycle that makes sleeping upright such a challenge.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
As Walter, Carman Lacivita has to be a pompous jerk for a lot of this play then must soften for scenes of genuine compassion and personal growth.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

Garcia will play Mandy Alejandra Pike, a British Latina vampire whose maker, Vicente, has held her captive as the Plaza Theatre’s sole employee since 1939.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026
Blue star falls victim to a cosmic vampire Each time the compact object reaches the point in its orbit that is closest to the luminous blue variable, its powerful gravity is able to pull material from the unstable star.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of vampire

Noun

Police had originally been called to the home for reports of dogs in poor health.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Neighboring schools sent social workers to help, and Western Springs Village Hall also had social workers and a comfort dog on hand to help anyone who witnessed the incident.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of dog

Noun

Dönnecke recommends checking for a dead animal if vultures repeatedly congregate around your property.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 Nov. 2026
Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulture

Noun

Two clowns in serious legal trouble colluded to put the entire planet in an economic crisis.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
The procession will also welcome 52 floats, 31 clown crews, nine specialty units (such as trycaloons, or balloons ridden on tricycles), seven marching bands, and five balloonicles (that’s a balloon-vehicle hybrid).

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of clown

Noun

But there is also no mistaking the distinct black-and-white fur and bushy tails of skunks.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026
Officials say the last animal confirmed to have rabies that wasn’t a bat was a skunk infected with the bat strain of rabies in Long Beach in 2014.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of skunk

Noun

The smart kids, the shy ones, the jokers and the loners — every one of them is caught in the pyroclastic flow of adolescence, every minute a negotiation between fitting in and standing out.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of joker

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