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as in dodger
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a card shark
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a shark at calculus
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as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
being a new arrival in Hollywood, she was easy prey for the sharks in the movie business
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Recent Examples of shark
Forget scientific exploration under the seas; this is a story about the half-shark son of Marko named Sharko, dolphin supremacy, and a look at Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal that makes the cannibalistic horror of the 300-year-old satire feel brand new.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
While the trading activity shows a high volume of small bets worth a few cents a pop, there are definitely sharks in the water.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Even for two guys who run shark fishing tours professionally, this was a shock.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
For theme parks, after all, can jump the shark, so to speak.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
While the trading activity shows a high volume of small bets worth a few cents a pop, there are definitely sharks in the water.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Even for two guys who run shark fishing tours professionally, this was a shock.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
For theme parks, after all, can jump the shark, so to speak.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shark
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Almost all other passengers dine at the Britannia Restaurant, and there’s also a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, with options for vegans, vegetarians and dairy dodgers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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But advocates, experts and community leaders in Florida have raised opposition to the expansion of the 287(g) program.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deepfake abuse is a growing problem at schools across the country, but experts warn that school policies, legal recourse and education lag far behind.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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One that belongs to the largest predator that ever patrolled the waters.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The bill sponsors also referenced lawsuits alleging that Roblox failed to protect children from adult predators.—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Walmart's Deals of the Day are like a cheat code to get epic gaming tech at great discounts.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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And there’s a cheat code in the sister character.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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His words evoke the image of an animal slithering on the ground before growing—an allusion that was likely intended as a gardening pun about reptiles, argues classics scholar Rebecca Armstrong.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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In fact, scientists and scholars say that development of the carbon-free electricity offshore wind turbines produce is essential to addressing climate change.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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And all the vampires that Buffy buried in the show’s 2003 series finale, when the Hellmouth collapsed in on itself, taking Sunnydale down with it, have been awakened.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Her character inherited the mission of destroying vampires and other demons from her town of Sunnydale, which was built on a gateway to the realm of the demons.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Property masters are now eligible for active voting or associate membership within the Television Academy.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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George graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy and a master’s degree in education with a focus on bilingual instruction.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But this is why, like any virtuoso, there is an undeniable continuity of his work.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shark. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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