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puma

noun

ˈpü-mə

Definition of puma

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 The team also discovered that deer are more active during the day in areas where pumas are present. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 Superpowered Marshal BraveStarr protects the planet of New Texas from various frontier bad guys, assisted by the eyes of the hawk, the ears of the wolf, the speed of the puma, and the strength of the bear. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026 Today, more than 900 sites use the platform across six continents and 90 countries, deploying it to track everything from pumas in Chile to chimpanzees in Rwandan rainforests. — Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 May 2026 Thousands of Patagonian penguins are being killed by pumas, though many without being eaten. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for puma

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There hadn’t been a panther death since July 1, and then, as scientists say often seems to happen, there were several over a short span, said Dave Onorato, the state’s lead panther biologist.

— Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
In Kansas City, IRL Experience organizers used the white walls and green and blue panther backdrop of the Police Athletic League Center to host, feed and serve knowledge to more than 40 kids on Tuesday evening.

— PJ Green October 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of panther

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That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Federal prosecutors noted that black bears and cougars are coveted by some for their use in traditional medicine.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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