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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
Alligators are native to southeastern North Carolina, which is considered the northernmost range of the predators.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Threats include winter storms and predators such as hawks.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Researchers wrote that the snake deters predators by pretending to have a second head, using its thick, round tail, which features the same markings as its head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Rabbits breed quickly, and the Bench is no longer frequented by some natural rabbit predators, which has allowed their populations to grow, the Statesman reported.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Since arriving, the snakes have become top predators in the ecosystem and are severely reducing native mammal populations.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The birds of prey were not killed by natural factors, predators or vehicle strikes, according to officials, leaving investigators to believe the birds were killed under suspicious circumstances.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Threats include winter storms and predators such as hawks.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Researchers wrote that the snake deters predators by pretending to have a second head, using its thick, round tail, which features the same markings as its head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Rabbits breed quickly, and the Bench is no longer frequented by some natural rabbit predators, which has allowed their populations to grow, the Statesman reported.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
How To Use Decoy Wasp Nests To try a fake nest in your own yard, look for a site that provides shelter from weather and protection from predators, like under eaves, near doorways or garbage cans, or in thick shrubs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Since arriving, the snakes have become top predators in the ecosystem and are severely reducing native mammal populations.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The birds of prey were not killed by natural factors, predators or vehicle strikes, according to officials, leaving investigators to believe the birds were killed under suspicious circumstances.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predators
Noun
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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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Pajak’s Sam must drive home the lesson that the real vampires are those creatures who try to steal your true soul — your individuality.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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His support of wolves, including a Mexican wolf breeding program on the Ladder Ranch in New Mexico, drew the ire of ranching organizations that were raising the alarm about wild wolves killing livestock.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The island is a natural laboratory, offering scientists a rare opportunity to observe wolves and moose largely free from human influence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Fitbit Air may appeal to users seeking a simpler alternative to the Apple Watch — one with fewer distractions and notifications — or a cheaper option than rival health trackers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Predators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predators. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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