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Recent Examples of carnivorous
The zoo is home to carnivorous predators such as the Asiatic lion, European lynx and Sumatran tiger.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The researchers performed calcium isotope analysis on tooth enamel from three herbivorous dinosaurs, one carnivorous dinosaur, and a crocodyliform (Eutretauranosuchus).
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2025
Remember, what separates raptors from all other bird species is their carnivorous diet and hunting ability, including sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight and powerful flight muscles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Scientists found just 62 of the carnivorous caterpillars in over 20 years of observing.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The researchers performed calcium isotope analysis on tooth enamel from three herbivorous dinosaurs, one carnivorous dinosaur, and a crocodyliform (Eutretauranosuchus).
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2025
Remember, what separates raptors from all other bird species is their carnivorous diet and hunting ability, including sharp talons, hooked beaks, keen eyesight and powerful flight muscles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Scientists found just 62 of the carnivorous caterpillars in over 20 years of observing.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivorous
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Mid-summer changes to United’s revolving credit facility indicated a switch in strategy, and there was a more aggressive approach in the market following a summit in Iceland between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This thrilling prequel stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa and Alyla Browne as young Furiosa, who is abducted by the savage warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) — leader of the Biker Horde — and spends the next decade in captivity plotting her revenge and escape.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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There was a time when loving someone of the wrong gender could result in harassment, arrest or a savage beating.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hurricane Ian, the deadliest storm to hit the state since 1935, made landfall in late September 2022.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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She was previously charged with CHILD ABUSE, second-degree domestic assault, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Researchers measured violent and property crime data from 2023, fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths and excessive drinking rates.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alderman Raymond Lopez, a Democrat from Chicago’s 15th Ward, wants Trump to send the National Guard to his city because of the violent crime to which people in his city are subjected.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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So all of us were just young and hungry and had the energy to be ferocious.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the pic, Garfield plays a legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advocate for laws that promote financial education access, curb predatory lending and support economic inclusion.—
Kevin Cohee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those who tried were often steered into predatory land contracts — unregulated deals that offered none of the protections of a real mortgage and were designed to fail.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Despite fierce opposition to certain kids books by conservative activists, Maricopa County, which serves 144,000 library cardholders, received only 12 formal letters asking for reevaluation of library books and DVDs since 2021.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In August, the discontent grew when a leak showed that the White House's forthcoming MAHA strategy report would sidestep tougher limits on pesticides and other agrochemicals, bowing to fierce industry pressure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The man is rapacious — a hungry ghost with a big mouth and an empty stomach.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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The sensationalized trial, every detail passed from rapacious reporters to a bloodthirsty public.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Carnivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivorous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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