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
Some science-minded folks are quick to point out that mountain lions make noises that sound like a woman screaming, but these people are no fun and shouldn’t be invited to your campfire.
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Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Black bears and coyotes are common, while animals like mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and even gray wolves may make the occasional appearance.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
Tennessee’s big cats are mostly of the bobcat variety, but one wayward mountain lion captured the state’s attention.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Since 2010, the AGFC has confirmed 43 sightings of mountain lions in Arkansas.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Black bears and coyotes are common, while animals like mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and even gray wolves may make the occasional appearance.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
Tennessee’s big cats are mostly of the bobcat variety, but one wayward mountain lion captured the state’s attention.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Since 2010, the AGFC has confirmed 43 sightings of mountain lions in Arkansas.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain lion
Noun
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The panther statues are being auctioned through Charitybuzz.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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Mountain lions are also known as cougars, pumas, panthers or catamounts, and there are projected to be 3,800 to 4,400 mountain lions currently in the wild in Colorado, the CPW noted.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mountain lions are also known as cougars, pumas, panthers or catamounts, and there are projected to be 3,800 to 4,400 mountain lions currently in the wild in Colorado, the CPW noted.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mountain lions — also known as cougars, pumas or catamounts — can weigh 130 pounds and grow to more than 6 feet long.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20lion. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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