predator

noun

ˈpre-də-tər How to pronounce predator (audio)
Definition of predatornext
as in vampire
a person who habitually preys upon others measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators

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Recent Examples of predator Some of the most full-on sequences of mayhem in the annals of literature exist here, most notably a nauseating sequence involving a teenage boy trapped with an undead predator in a pitch-black bomb shelter. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026 Overgrown Grass And Shrubs Tall grass and overgrown shrubs provide cover for stink bugs to travel and stay off the radar of predators like birds, mice, frogs, and larger insects. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026 That finding raises new questions about how long certain groups of prehistoric marine predators survived. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 Producing these flashes also costs energy and can attract predators, giving the insects reasons to make their signals both distinctive and economical. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predator
  1. vampire
  2. shark
  3. vulture
  4. wolf
Noun
  • Nihon University German film professor Shibuya Tetsuya, who gave an introductory lecture on German cinema, noted that the film even features a vegetarian vampire.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Alba—who shares kids Honor, 18; Haven, 15; and Hayes, 8, with ex-husband Cash Warren—also deleted photos of her son dressed up as a vampire from the Halloween photo dump.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of vampire
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  • There is a different theory, though, and that is that the shark in question wasn't a shark at all, but instead was a tarpon.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Benchley’s landmark novel about a shark terrorizing Amity Island and the men (Hooper, Quint, and police chief Brody) who set out to stop it is a brilliantly paced romp.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of shark
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  • Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There are always vultures circling, and always cowards caving.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of vulture
Noun
  • But across this wolf may cry, her breathy delivery becomes so uniform that longing, frustration, and romantic desperation frequently sound indistinguishable.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • With its choppy layers, tousled texture, and extra length at the nape, this wolf cut brought a rebellious twist to her usual regal aesthetic.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of wolf

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“Predator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predator. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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