as in tiger
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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Recent Examples of pit bull
Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.
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Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
An 8-year-old boy who was attacked by two pit bulls inside his Margate home remained in the hospital Thursday following several surgeries, the city’s fire department said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Officers learned that the mother, father and their 1-year-old child were all present at the home when the mother noticed some discoloration on a foot of a family dog, a 4-year-old pit bull and boxer mix.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
Last year, the cutest champ was Margot, a pit bull and American bulldog mix with different-colored eyes and a deep devotion to her owner.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
An 8-year-old boy who was attacked by two pit bulls inside his Margate home remained in the hospital Thursday following several surgeries, the city’s fire department said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Officers learned that the mother, father and their 1-year-old child were all present at the home when the mother noticed some discoloration on a foot of a family dog, a 4-year-old pit bull and boxer mix.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
Last year, the cutest champ was Margot, a pit bull and American bulldog mix with different-colored eyes and a deep devotion to her owner.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pit bull
tiger
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In The Lion in the Living Room, Abigail Tucker reminds that our ancestors were certainly prey for lions and leopards and tigers.—
Rebecca van Laer
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gucci’s tiger-print shearling jacket was the epitome of glamour and attitude, an instant statement piece.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit%20bull. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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