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a person who habitually preys upon others
measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators
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Recent Examples of predators
Operators such as Frontiers North Adventures will take you on a tundra buggy tour to glimpse the Arctic’s most majestic predators.
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Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Although the climate is cold, birds have few predators there.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The majority of shark bites happen accidentally, with the predators mistaking people for their preferred meal -- smaller fish.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The bowl is supported by a classic pedestal base that boasts an antique-bronze finish, and the base is positioned 27 inches off the ground, keeping birds elevated off the ground and less vulnerable to predators.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Mothers will return there only to feed the babies, usually twice a day at dawn and at dusk, and the kits are at risk from predators including dogs and cats.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
For example, lacewings are important predators of pest insects and overwinter in leaf and debris piles.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The sentence said that the natural predators of tarantulas are frogs and hummingbirds.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Serial killers are, after all, apex predators, Prater reminds her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Although the climate is cold, birds have few predators there.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The majority of shark bites happen accidentally, with the predators mistaking people for their preferred meal -- smaller fish.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The bowl is supported by a classic pedestal base that boasts an antique-bronze finish, and the base is positioned 27 inches off the ground, keeping birds elevated off the ground and less vulnerable to predators.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Mothers will return there only to feed the babies, usually twice a day at dawn and at dusk, and the kits are at risk from predators including dogs and cats.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
For example, lacewings are important predators of pest insects and overwinter in leaf and debris piles.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
The sentence said that the natural predators of tarantulas are frogs and hummingbirds.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Serial killers are, after all, apex predators, Prater reminds her.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predators
Noun
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All 500-year-old vampires will be able to watch Talamasca on their television sets in linear fashion on AMC.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Activities like spearfishing can attract sharks and increase the odds of unprovoked attacks.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The town serves as the backdrop for what many surrounding the production consider the creative high point of the season — an episode 5 spaghetti western side mission that involves lepers, eye-gauging vultures, and a train pulled by zombies.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers need to close the loopholes now before the vultures pick it clean.—
Adam Kovacevich,
Oc Register,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cue the mayhem, as the boys dash through the snow in a stranger’s car, run around London and freak out as a pack of wolves surround them in the woods.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Sep. 2025
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This highly contagious viral illness affects the cardiac and intestinal systems of dogs and wolves.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Predators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predators. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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