predators

noun

plural of predator
as in vampires
a person who habitually preys upon others measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators

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Recent Examples of predators With no natural predators and the ability to breed year-round, their populations have exploded over the decades. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Various aromatic plants repel mosquitoes and attract beneficial predators to deter vegetable pests, and some of these, like flowering catmint, also attract hummingbirds. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026 As generalist predators, mantids consume a variety of insects, including grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars and moths. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Matthews works for Florida Shark Diving, one of several shark charter companies in southeast Florida that promise up-close encounters with some of the state’s apex predators. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 When prey becomes scarce or shifts to deeper or cooler waters, predators must travel farther and expend more energy to find food. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Small organisms will absorb them first, then fish that consume those organisms, then predators that consume the fish. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 You’d be forgiven for thinking far fewer of the destructive predators are causing havoc, however. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Remove brush and firewood piles or stacks of rocks that provide shelter from elements and predators. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predators
  1. vampires
  2. sharks
  3. vultures
  4. wolves
  5. users
Noun
  • His strong corner is fighting werewolves, vampires and Paul Bunyon.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • In their respective grief, mommy issues, daughter issues, and, in the case of Armand and Daniel, daddy issues, our vampires are giving each other a run for their money over who is the most beautiful, most unwell.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of vampires
Noun
  • The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore.
    — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
  • The sharks responded, although that part itself wasn’t as surprising.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of sharks
Noun
  • An unusual number of vultures have been seen flying over what’s left of La Guaira in recent days.
    — Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
  • As a rule, vultures like Spain are a part of the loud minority.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of vultures
Noun
  • By analyzing tail hair samples, researchers found that herds living among wolves had cortisol levels 58% higher than those living in areas without wolves.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Weiss also questioned the presence of wolves causing cortisol levels to spike in the cattle.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of wolves
Noun
  • The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example).
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The restrictions were lifted last week, ending a period of regulatory uncertainty that limited availability for users worldwide.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of users

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