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Recent Examples of predator
When picturing a predator, most people envision an animal with immense speed, sharp teeth or deadly venom.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
This approach avoids attracting predators.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
How fitting, then, that a primitive predator from five hundred and sixty million years ago, a fossilized example of which was discovered near where the young David grew up, should have been named Auroralumina attenboroughii in his honor.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
As apex predators, the raptors help control rodent and small-mammal populations, thereby helping balance life in the wildlands.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
This approach avoids attracting predators.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
How fitting, then, that a primitive predator from five hundred and sixty million years ago, a fossilized example of which was discovered near where the young David grew up, should have been named Auroralumina attenboroughii in his honor.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
As apex predators, the raptors help control rodent and small-mammal populations, thereby helping balance life in the wildlands.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predator
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However, when stars have a binary partner, white dwarfs can spring back to life like cosmic vampires by stripping material off these companion stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Like vampire Lucy, the kuntilanak is a selfish creature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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The small fish, also known as remoras, are known for attaching themselves to larger marine animals — including whales and sharks — for protection, free transportation and food.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In a new study, researchers documented seven cases of remoras, a fish known for suctioning itself onto rays—as well as sharks, dolphins, boats and even divers—plunging into manta rays' cloacal orifice, an opening used for pooping, peeing and mating.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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This museum usually is not too crowded and attracts culture-vultures looking for a reprieve from the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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An investigation is underway after more than 30 dead vultures were found dumped along a roadway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last month, according to the National Park Service.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The top five mascot finalists were coyotes, lions, owls, patriots and wolves.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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The North American prairie is an ecological marvel, home to some of the nation’s most iconic creatures — bison, elk, wolves, pronghorn, prairie dogs and bald eagles.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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“Predator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predator. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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