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plural of devil
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as in daredevils
a person who seeks out very dangerous or foolhardy adventures with no apparent fear originally snowboarders were regarded as devils on the slopes and a menace to skiers

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devils

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verb

present tense third-person singular of devil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for devils
Noun
  • Despite their differences, which there have been many between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf discourse, Mickelson reacted to seeing McIlroy finally conquer his demons at Augusta National.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Rather, what demons had he been forced to confront.
    Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The nonprofit ended up purchasing a two-bedroom home in San Diego’s El Cerrito neighborhood, and two men moved in Tuesday.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In Saturday’s reverse fixture, the result was the same, but in favour of Hansi Flick’s men.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The next big bad in Jared Leto's motley crew of sinister screen villains has finally been announced.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Cultural differences of the region, like a vast foaming, bubbling cauldron, spit out heroes and villains, legends and lore.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But Giannis, that’s where the discussion about you guys is so interesting.
    Sam Amick, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Most of the guys that are on the bubble have lived with this build-up over the course of six weeks.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • While her scars heal, the cowboys’ chest brands fade, and the memories of Jamie, John and their ancestors disappear, the massive plot of land once known as the Dutton’s Yellowstone ranch lives on.
    William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With John Dutton's (Kevin Costner) grave dug, the cowboys return to the bunkhouse to clean up and don their Sunday best for the funeral.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But according to Jason, his dad had some notes about the film’s inclusion of some of the ghouls from the 1984 original.
    John Russell, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Monstrous ghouls cheering after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Wednesday are ubiquitous on social media.
    Dominic Pino, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These creatures have now inspired human innovations that take soft robots and water filters to the next level.
    Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • More people are seeking healthier, more responsible ways to live.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Nonfatal snakebites can still be permanently disabling—hundreds of thousands of people are permanently disabled due to snakebites annually.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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“Devils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devils. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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