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devourers

plural of devourer

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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
  • These arrests serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that social media can pose, and of the predators who hide behind social media applications, looking to exploit our youth and sell their fentanyl pills through digital connections.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Forced to navigate this harrowing labyrinth of false saviors and predators, Ash’s struggle becomes not only about survival, but about reclaiming her voice and breaking free from cycles of harm that threaten to consume her completely.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Devourers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devourers. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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