pilgarlics

noun

plural of pilgarlic
as in sitting ducks

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  1. sitting ducks
  2. victims
  3. prey
  4. targets
  5. butts
Noun
  • In Ukraine, tanks—the backbone of 20th-century armies—have become sitting ducks for drones.
    — Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
  • As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of sitting ducks
Noun
  • The entry is paired with a suite of portraits of a number of Black men and women wearing MooreWraps, versatile multi-wear garments created by Moore’s sister with proceeds donated to victims of domestic violence and incarceration.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities have not publicly identified the shooter or the victims, but Lorah said the gunman was related to seven of the eight people killed.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of victims
Noun
  • The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Calvin’s eager-to-please son, Wade (Charlie Heaton), watches his captain fall prey to unnaturally turning tides.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of prey
Noun
  • Taylor offered higher pay to workers who met management’s targets.
    — Christoph Trattner, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Since April 1, brands and retailers have been able to set regenerative sourcing targets through BCI in preparation for the new standard’s full implementation.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of targets
Noun
  • On the living-room table was a giant bowl filled with cigarette butts, which Beck said was for an art project.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Our defense in that first half battled their (butts) off, gave us a chance, trying to get stuff going.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of butts
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“Pilgarlics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilgarlics. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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