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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
At the same time, there when sharks and people share shallow coastal zones, clarity of the water matters for how both predators and humans perceive each other.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Baby monsters The researchers’ study focused mainly on embolomers, an extinct group of large predators that lived roughly 300 million years ago.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
In Britain, all the large predators had long since been exterminated and the smaller ones (like foxes) were ruthlessly persecuted.
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Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
22 June 2026
Adorned with almost graphically violent labels showcasing alpha predators -- a shark, a grizzly, an orca, a lion and some sort of particularly angry bird of prey -- the bottles are a far cry from the placid villas and languorous ladies plastered across so many wines.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Copperheads are well camouflaged, and operate as sit-and-wait predators.
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Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Discovery‘s Shark Week, featuring the ocean’s most formidable apex predators, returns Sunday, July 26 on Discovery Channel.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Discovery promises the premieres will include astounding stunts, pioneering technology and plenty of face time with the ocean's most stunning apex predators.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Baby monsters The researchers’ study focused mainly on embolomers, an extinct group of large predators that lived roughly 300 million years ago.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
In Britain, all the large predators had long since been exterminated and the smaller ones (like foxes) were ruthlessly persecuted.
—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
22 June 2026
Adorned with almost graphically violent labels showcasing alpha predators -- a shark, a grizzly, an orca, a lion and some sort of particularly angry bird of prey -- the bottles are a far cry from the placid villas and languorous ladies plastered across so many wines.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Copperheads are well camouflaged, and operate as sit-and-wait predators.
—
Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Discovery‘s Shark Week, featuring the ocean’s most formidable apex predators, returns Sunday, July 26 on Discovery Channel.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Discovery promises the premieres will include astounding stunts, pioneering technology and plenty of face time with the ocean's most stunning apex predators.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predators
Noun
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Hugh Jackman has fought mutants, slayed vampires and gone toe-to-toe dancing with Zac Efron.
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Southern Ontario is, famously, where the vampires hang out.
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The waters off Staniel Cay hold coral reefs and shipwrecks, and are home to a range of wildlife including sea turtles, stingrays and sharks.
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At the same time, there when sharks and people share shallow coastal zones, clarity of the water matters for how both predators and humans perceive each other.
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There are pink flamingos, then, but also many vultures circling the southern Adriatic.
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Moreover, the official mascots succeed in spotting various varmints — foxes and possums, to be specific, but thankfully, no vultures.
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This constant proximity-seeking originates from wolves' obligate social hunting, where survival depended on staying with the pack.
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This scene, more than the eight wolves, is Lestat’s foundational trauma.
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Library leaders expect the new card release to generate another surge in visitors while also introducing new users to library services.
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The organizations creating value may be those that help users navigate complexity with greater confidence and awareness.
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“Predators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predators. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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