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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Read Next National Wild mountain lion cubs found in Michigan for first time in century.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
After a meteor unleashes a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies, a mountain lion (David Harbour) and wolf (Gabbi Kosmidis) lead a team of surviving animals to stop the virus and rescue their zoo.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Her target: a hungry mountain lion preying on her quasi-daughter-in-law, Liz (Michelle Randolph).
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Because the hour ends with a reality check: Elizabeth, excited to see the sun streaming through the windows during such a dreary winter, rushes outside to feel it on her skin… and comes face-to-face with the mountain lion, who’s back and hungrier than ever.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
After a meteor unleashes a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies, a mountain lion (David Harbour) and wolf (Gabbi Kosmidis) lead a team of surviving animals to stop the virus and rescue their zoo.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Her target: a hungry mountain lion preying on her quasi-daughter-in-law, Liz (Michelle Randolph).
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Because the hour ends with a reality check: Elizabeth, excited to see the sun streaming through the windows during such a dreary winter, rushes outside to feel it on her skin… and comes face-to-face with the mountain lion, who’s back and hungrier than ever.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lion
Noun
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One panther made it almost to Atlanta before it was shot by a hunter.—
Reed Frederick Noss,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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From brooches and pendants to lipstick tubes and panthers mid-pounce, the most intriguing watches today come in unlikely shapes and sizes.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Female cougars, on the other hand, don’t usually have to roam as far and wide.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Mar. 2025
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Characteristics of panthers Florida panthers resemble the cougars and pumas found in the American West, with beige or tan fur and white markings underneath.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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