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
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by The Branch, the free event gives attendees a chance to view huge kites flown by professionals from Chicago Kite and to join in by flying their own kites, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Volunteers will be on hand to demonstrate how to make and fly kites.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The fort's expansive lawn is tailor-made for picnicking and flying kites.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Choi estimated that around six of their first kites failed.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Noun
Tokyo has museums dedicated to kites, tattoos, love dolls, printing technology, luggage, children’s games, and more.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by The Branch, the free event gives attendees a chance to view huge kites flown by professionals from Chicago Kite and to join in by flying their own kites, a news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Volunteers will be on hand to demonstrate how to make and fly kites.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The fort's expansive lawn is tailor-made for picnicking and flying kites.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Choi estimated that around six of their first kites failed.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
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
Verb
For example, kites need to be designed symmetrically to successfully catch the wind, which is often blowing horizontally, Choi said, adding that sometimes people don’t attach a kite’s tail properly, not realizing the tail helps the kite orient itself.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kites
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The Dinosaur Science Show, which brings audiences face-to-face with a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex while exploring the science behind Earth's most legendary predators.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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If the snake population continues to decline, this could have harmful effects on the ecosystem, as snakes are both intermediate and apex predators, serving as both predator and prey.—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Crucial events morphed into massive set pieces, like Louis hunting down Claudia’s killers by setting their theater on fire, exploding the motorcycles of the vampires who fled the inferno, and eventually bursting out of a manhole to behead Claudia’s main tormenter.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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As these prey species vanished, the large sharks that relied on them also disappeared from the region.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The cougar would have done a good job of stripping off the main parts, then vultures and smaller animals would have cleaned up the leftovers.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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While riding the property, Rip spots vultures circling overhead and goes to investigate, only to discover Wes' remains.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Johnny Knoxville sports an argyle vest paired with brown trousers to Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Dainty wallpaper wraps around the bedroom, which sports yet another fireplace and a bay window overlooking the grounds.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Demi Remick, who currently dances alongside a live iteration of the YouTube sensation Postmodern Jukebox, is adapting Eleanor Powell’s solos from Hollywood’s Golden Age.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tolly Sherry dances with her son Brad at his wedding.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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So, that’s where the story leaps off from.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Yet, with several new locations, including the Italian Alps in all of their winter glory, and a group of utterly talented actors whose chemistry leaps off the screen, the show remains a world very much worth checking out.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Kites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kites. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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