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an aggressive and fiercely determined person
a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
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Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The dogs included a two-year-old French bulldog and two pit bull mix puppies, both under a year old.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
During the struggle, Rabulinski also alleged Revuckas stabbed the family’s elderly, red-nosed pit bull mix, named Zula, between the eyes.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Breeds commonly seen in Milwaukee – such as pit bull mixes, cane corsos and mastiffs – can’t tolerate more than 15 minutes in freezing weather.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The dogs included a two-year-old French bulldog and two pit bull mix puppies, both under a year old.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
During the struggle, Rabulinski also alleged Revuckas stabbed the family’s elderly, red-nosed pit bull mix, named Zula, between the eyes.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Breeds commonly seen in Milwaukee – such as pit bull mixes, cane corsos and mastiffs – can’t tolerate more than 15 minutes in freezing weather.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit bull
tiger
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The options include a panda, tiger, hippo, or (my favorite) a tiny little sloth.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Classic Nina Ricci cheetah and tiger prints were splashed against cyan blues, while all-black outfits were rich in texture and depth for a more contemporary look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit%20bull. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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