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Recent Examples of predator
Dschubba, Pi Scorpii and Acrab — represent the claws of the celestial predator.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 June 2026
Other methods to keep birds off the porch include decoys and predators.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Overcrowded plants and a lack of natural predators can exacerbate an aphid problem, as well.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The sting resonated with Seanna Martinez, who showed CBS News Miami a photo from her teen years, recalling how predators groomed her online, convincing her to send explicit photos to men.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 June 2026
Other methods to keep birds off the porch include decoys and predators.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Overcrowded plants and a lack of natural predators can exacerbate an aphid problem, as well.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The sting resonated with Seanna Martinez, who showed CBS News Miami a photo from her teen years, recalling how predators groomed her online, convincing her to send explicit photos to men.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predator
Noun
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Southern Ontario is, famously, where the vampires hang out.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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William Sharp, an associate teaching professor of psychology at Northeastern University says what sets the vampire apart is its emphasis on the taboo.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Siobhan’s shark piñata has mysteriously disappeared.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Ralston highlighted research indicating that more than 40% of breeding permit fish, a key recreational fishery in the state, were being lost to sharks during the catch-and-release process.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The cougar would have done a good job of stripping off the main parts, then vultures and smaller animals would have cleaned up the leftovers.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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After a closer inspection, researchers found no signs of other possible predators or scavengers besides the vultures.—
Sonia Osorio,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Noun
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This scene, more than the eight wolves, is Lestat’s foundational trauma.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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In addition to the tension with the Native Americans, the Ingalls face fever, wolves and a prairie fire to name a few events teased in the clip.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Predator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predator. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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