as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
adult pumas can sometimes weigh over 200 pounds
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Recent Examples of puma
Large cats including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, ocelots, jaguarundis, pumas, lynxes, and bobcats are banned from private ownership, according to Connecticut state statutes.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Panthers are black, pumas are brown, and tigers are?
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Kory Stamper,
Longreads,
19 Mar. 2026
Between Chile and Argentina, Tompkins has helped engineer one of the largest rewilding initiatives on Earth, restoring predators, grazers, and vital bird species — including pumas, huemuls, and macaws.
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The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
In Chile’s famous Torres Del Paine National Park, a mother puma with her two cubs in tow attacks a guanaco.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Panthers are black, pumas are brown, and tigers are?
—
Kory Stamper,
Longreads,
19 Mar. 2026
Between Chile and Argentina, Tompkins has helped engineer one of the largest rewilding initiatives on Earth, restoring predators, grazers, and vital bird species — including pumas, huemuls, and macaws.
—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
In Chile’s famous Torres Del Paine National Park, a mother puma with her two cubs in tow attacks a guanaco.
—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puma
Noun
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Salvador Dalí arrived with a panther, Mick Jagger celebrated his birthday, and the Beatles played a set on its stage.
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Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.
Noun
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Washington State used to operate a large Karelian Bear Dog program to mitigate bear and cougar conflicts, but it’s been significantly scaled back in recent years.
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Native to North, Central and South America, cougars are among the continent’s largest wild cats and are known for their agility, strength and adaptability.
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“Puma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puma. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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