devourers

Definition of devourersnext
plural of devourer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for devourers
Noun
  • Those who predicted a doomed future for all of humanity called us addicts and criminals, leeches and slime (and way worse things) because we were detested, shouted at, dragged by our arms across bedrooms and public sporting events.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The horror film takes the world of elite sports to disturbing new extremes, filled with brutal ambition, blood-sucking leeches, and hard-hitting serves.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Medications, sponges, and cosmetics can all become safety issues if used beyond their lifespan.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Friends, and scalpels, were enlisted to cut out maple, oak, and other specimens from sponges.
    Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Fellow Mumsnet users quickly chimed in with their honest opinions.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • During the day, the birds lie motionless on the ground, blending into piles of leaves and tree stumps to hide from predators.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Devourers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devourers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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