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as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
he fell prey to nagging—but groundless—doubts about his wife's fidelity
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
that woman has a sharp tongue, and her favored prey is her long-suffering husband
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Recent Examples of prey
With the further backing of RedBird and investor Gerry Cardinale, Skydance reached a valuation of roughly $4 billion before mounting its assault on bigger prey.
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Peter Bart, Deadline, 31 July 2025
In cities, they are often seen soaring above garbage dumps, marketplaces and riverbanks, scavenging for scraps and small prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Make loud, clear noise: Shout firmly, bang a stick or water bottle, anything loud that won’t resemble prey sounds.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
America’s great conservationist, Teddy Roosevelt, believed in a fair chase in which the hunter uses skills and fitness to kill prey.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
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Peter Bart, Deadline, 31 July 2025
In cities, they are often seen soaring above garbage dumps, marketplaces and riverbanks, scavenging for scraps and small prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Make loud, clear noise: Shout firmly, bang a stick or water bottle, anything loud that won’t resemble prey sounds.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
America’s great conservationist, Teddy Roosevelt, believed in a fair chase in which the hunter uses skills and fitness to kill prey.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prey
Noun
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From the Archives heads out to Lakeside today for this wonderful shot of three men in a quarry in 1937.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The parcel was referred to as the old Grimes quarry site.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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So, before Mia brings what looks to be her next victim to her pad, Dexter plants Foster’s watch among Lady Vengeance’s stash of victim trophies, which was recovered by detectives after Mia’s arrest.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the United Nations references attacks, its reporting has not detailed deaths or specified the targets.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decision sparked a firestorm on social media — where much of the debate around these issues is taking place — and Jackson-Smith was the target of abusive and threatening comments from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian casualties are unknown but likely very much lighter.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the 1945 battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, which were the closest American ground forces had gotten to the Japanese home islands, American casualties were far higher than those sustained in other battles against Japan.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Prey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prey. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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