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 However, the researchers were not able to access the site for two days after the launch, leaving open the possibility that carcasses could have been eaten by predators, washed away or even removed from the site. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 May 2025 This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 How mid-Cretaceous events affected marine top predators Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025 In the skies surrounding Mount Moco, a predator scours the ground for its next meal. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predator
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Noun
  • The Wicked actress will star as the titular vampire, as well as the 22 other roles, in an adaptation of Dracula set to debut in London’s West End in February 2026, per Deadline.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 13 May 2025
  • In Coogler’s cinematic and musical world of vampire horror, the Chinese characters are deeply integrated into the Delta’s Black community, dancing alongside Black partygoers.
    Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Sharks spotted off Massachusetts coast: 'This is an enormous shark...
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
  • Whale sharks are also moving between Indian states, highlighting the need for awareness campaigns beyond Gujarat.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The study’s authors stress that vulture research and conservation need to continue to keep ecosystems safe from disease, especially since vultures in the Americas are starting to look more vulnerable than ever.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
  • Intelligencer The Cut Vulture The Strategist Curbed Grub Street vulture games May 2, 2025 A new Cinematrix drops every morning.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • The wolf that is too old to hunt slowly starves to death.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • In March alone, wolves killed at least eight calves in California’s northern ranchland, and possibly a ninth, state records show.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025

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“Predator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predator. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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