as in predators
a person who habitually preys upon others
characterized the financial advisors as kites who took advantage of their customers
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Recent Examples of kites
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Claus likes to put out six live baits on the surface, flying two fishing kites with three lines each, along with some flat-line baits.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In those early years, kids would go fly kites in the nearby park.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the people who attended the festival and their kites.
—Pete Kiehart, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The flyer said the hope was kites would fly in the sky, not war helicopters.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Jozwiak, initially, there can be disbelief among participants that their kites would actually fly.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Guests can also bring their own kites.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Families can build sand castles, fly kites, or climb to the top of the dunes for a stunning sunset show, while thrill-seekers can go sand-boarding or hang gliding (permits from and/or registration with the park office are required).
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Claus likes to put out six live baits on the surface, flying two fishing kites with three lines each, along with some flat-line baits.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In those early years, kids would go fly kites in the nearby park.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the people who attended the festival and their kites.
—Pete Kiehart, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The flyer said the hope was kites would fly in the sky, not war helicopters.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Jozwiak, initially, there can be disbelief among participants that their kites would actually fly.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Guests can also bring their own kites.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kites
Noun
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Bear safety guidelines at the park call for visitors to stay 150 feet away from the predators or face fines and arrest, officials say.—
Mark Price
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Add Predator Deterrents Installing bee houses at least 3 feet off the ground will deter some predators.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The network has given a series order to Eternally Yours, a show about a family of vampires.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sewage, bacteria and sharks lurk in brown coastal waters after repeat flooding.—
,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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More recently, single orcas have been seen hunting sharks in South Africa and elsewhere.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Overhead, vultures, crows and gulls swarmed, feeding on carcasses and insects and other waste.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Yurok Tribe is leading the effort to bring the large, endangered vultures back to their historic homeland in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Vantage currently sports four exhaust pipes, two on each side, so the pipes in question are the units in the center of the car.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
15 Apr. 2026
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In an age where most electrics are looking towards the future with unheard-of modern tech on board, the C6 sports a WWII-era girder-style front fork and a monoshock with an internal floating piston at the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guided by the imperious voiceover of family matriarch Ann (Francis Annis), Soames chases after the lovely Irene (Millie Gibson), who scandalously dances ballet and wants to go to Paris.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My particular focus on textbooks and curricular guidelines, though, demonstrates that sometimes, knowledge gaps lead to leaps forward.—
Daniela R. P. Weiner,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Season 3 leaps forward five years, aging its characters out of high school and into a much murkier version of adulthood.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her 3-point shooting has jumped leaps and bounds from the early part of her college career.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Taking photos with the device so many people have in their pockets is leaps and bounds beyond photography equipment used during Apollo 17 – even the 1960s-era 35mm camera.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Kites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kites. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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