as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
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Recent Examples of mountain lion
Frequency of visits is likely determined by the territorial range of various species, which can range from just a few acres for birds, to hundreds of miles for mountain lions.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026
Now, the implication here is that the mountain lion ripped a deuce on Dabney's guest house.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Authorities also noted that while residents acknowledged that living in a rural region comes with occasional encounters with predators, many said interactions with mountain lions have become far more frequent over the past year.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026
Now, the implication here is that the mountain lion ripped a deuce on Dabney's guest house.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Authorities also noted that while residents acknowledged that living in a rural region comes with occasional encounters with predators, many said interactions with mountain lions have become far more frequent over the past year.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lion
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Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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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Wildlife officials arrived and eventually successfully tranquilized the cougar, but only after several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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