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Recent Examples of poaching
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Those populations continue to decline due to habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and poaching.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Panthera says poaching is down, and the protection and revitalization has made the forest more amenable to big cats.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
And while progress has been made, the species is still classified as near threatened, and The Wilds says threats like habitat loss and poaching underscore the importance of continuing conservation work.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This research can enable highly functional, autonomous, tiny aerial robots for critical humanitarian applications, such as search and rescue, combating poaching and cave exploration.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
For wildlife-rich areas, a night tourism presence can also help prevent poaching.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
After six years back and forth in the courts, former The Newsroom writer John Musero’s suit against Creative Artists Agency over the alleged poaching of his Main Justice pilot script has taken a couple more dramatic turns and alleged blacklists on its way to trial this coming October.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Schoeman van Jaarsveld dedicated his life to protecting rhinos from poaching gangs in South Africa.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Van Jaarsveld’s company specialized in protecting rhinos from poaching threats.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
At the same time, elephant populations have declined significantly over the past century due to hunting and poaching.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
However, with supervision, teens are perfectly capable of making breakfast using a poaching pan.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
During the filming of Life on Earth, mountain gorillas were facing an existential threat from poaching and habitat loss.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, poaching of jaguar prey species, such as the brocket deer, peccary and iguana, is thought to impact the big cat’s food supply.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
However, the pan needs to be deep enough and have a lid for proper poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Those populations continue to decline due to habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and poaching.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Panthera says poaching is down, and the protection and revitalization has made the forest more amenable to big cats.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
And while progress has been made, the species is still classified as near threatened, and The Wilds says threats like habitat loss and poaching underscore the importance of continuing conservation work.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This research can enable highly functional, autonomous, tiny aerial robots for critical humanitarian applications, such as search and rescue, combating poaching and cave exploration.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
For wildlife-rich areas, a night tourism presence can also help prevent poaching.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
After six years back and forth in the courts, former The Newsroom writer John Musero’s suit against Creative Artists Agency over the alleged poaching of his Main Justice pilot script has taken a couple more dramatic turns and alleged blacklists on its way to trial this coming October.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
State officials ask that anyone who has information about the series of Upper Peninsula eagle deaths send those tips via the DNR's poaching tipline, call or text 800-292-7800.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Schoeman van Jaarsveld dedicated his life to protecting rhinos from poaching gangs in South Africa.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Van Jaarsveld’s company specialized in protecting rhinos from poaching threats.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
At the same time, elephant populations have declined significantly over the past century due to hunting and poaching.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
However, with supervision, teens are perfectly capable of making breakfast using a poaching pan.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
During the filming of Life on Earth, mountain gorillas were facing an existential threat from poaching and habitat loss.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, poaching of jaguar prey species, such as the brocket deer, peccary and iguana, is thought to impact the big cat’s food supply.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poaching
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Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two San Diego men were sentenced for smuggling endangered exotic birds across the border.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One-Pan Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Peas All the creaminess of a traditional chicken alfredo (one of our favorite chicken recipes)—minus the extra pot for boiling the pasta.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pouring 2 to 3 gallons of boiling water on a fire ant mound will kill the mound about 60% of the time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The looting report in Haaretz follows several other misconduct complaints against Israeli soldiers in Lebanon.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spiegelman uses the term micro-looting, dressing up petty theft in political pretensions.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fan groups and simmering frustrations For many Americans, the pomp and circumstance of the royals still holds allure.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The decision marks the latest escalation in a long-simmering feud between DeSantis and Perez, who has sought to assert the House’s independence after years in which lawmakers largely aligned with the governor’s priorities.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From the anti-Trump side, meanwhile, the American people hear a nervous rustling of vague doubts.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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In the teaser, above, Joanna, 47, can be seen speaking on-camera discussing the plans for the construction of the home on the balcony before a rustling can be heard coming from the woods behind her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Some have traveled farther as part of colonial-era collections — as far as the British Museum — and been returned; a story unto itself about the plundering of the natural world in the age of empire, and institutions reckoning with their inheritance.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Living through the aftermath of Rome’s plundering in 410 by the Visigoths, Augustine keenly appreciated the fact that empires come and go.—
Brett Whalen,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the start of the prosecution’s case on April 7, Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder in the course of kidnapping.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old Smart, whose harrowing kidnapping story captivated the nation, announced her latest endeavor on Instagram over the weekend with a photo showing off her impressive physique.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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If his decades-long track record is any indication, Sanders would be inclined to make excuses for our adversaries and look on the bright side of their repression and rapine.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2020
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There is no question about the general philosophy that underlay this great act of public pillage and economic rapine.—
Charles P. Pierce,
Esquire,
13 Mar. 2013
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“Poaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poaching. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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