as in omnivores
an animal that eats meat; a meat eater
—sometimes used humorously to refer to people who eat meat
Many of my friends are vegetarians, but I'm a carnivore.
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Recent Examples of carnivores
The absence of tooth marks on the mandibles does not imply that other parts of the bodies were not consumed by hyenas or other carnivores.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
High-tension and terrifying moments, like shark attacks or close encounters with hungry carnivores.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Smaller prints, some just an inch or two long, show tiny animals trotting or darting across the mud, while mid-sized carnivores left their three-toed marks complete with claw indentations.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
In addition, less water on the landscape means fewer plants for herbivores to eat and therefore fewer food sources for the carnivores.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2025
There is a chili style for everyone — it can be adapted for carnivores or vegetarians, brimming with beans or bobbing with chunky vegetables.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Guides such as Eggleston place observers on sandbars at least 150 feet from the charismatic carnivores.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Mountain lions are hunters, carnivores, apex predators.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
As obligate carnivores with ferocious teeth, big cats were both motivated and equipped to rip primates to shreds.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
High-tension and terrifying moments, like shark attacks or close encounters with hungry carnivores.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Smaller prints, some just an inch or two long, show tiny animals trotting or darting across the mud, while mid-sized carnivores left their three-toed marks complete with claw indentations.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
In addition, less water on the landscape means fewer plants for herbivores to eat and therefore fewer food sources for the carnivores.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2025
There is a chili style for everyone — it can be adapted for carnivores or vegetarians, brimming with beans or bobbing with chunky vegetables.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Guides such as Eggleston place observers on sandbars at least 150 feet from the charismatic carnivores.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Mountain lions are hunters, carnivores, apex predators.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
As obligate carnivores with ferocious teeth, big cats were both motivated and equipped to rip primates to shreds.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivores
Noun
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The shelter’s decision to euthanize some animals has also faced heavy scrutiny.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The animals were first reported near a park on the city’s north side on Thursday, Department of Health spokesperson Willie Springer told The Associated Press.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But no creatures are as synonymous with the Everglades as the alligators and crocodiles.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Never place your luggage on the hotel room floor, bed, or furniture, as these surfaces may harbor bed bugs and other unwelcome critters.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Carnivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivores. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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