1
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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2
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
Healthy sharks are tightly linked to healthy reefs.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Australian officials are ramping up drone patrols after four shark attacks over two days around New South Wales, an unusual spate of violence that left three people injured, two of them critically.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Four shark attacks in two days A spate of shark attacks in Australia’s most populous state has triggered warnings to stay out of the water.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Australia sees around 20 shark attacks per year with fewer than three of those being fatalities, according to data from conservation groups.
—Alasdair Pal, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Australian officials are ramping up drone patrols after four shark attacks over two days around New South Wales, an unusual spate of violence that left three people injured, two of them critically.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Four shark attacks in two days A spate of shark attacks in Australia’s most populous state has triggered warnings to stay out of the water.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Australia sees around 20 shark attacks per year with fewer than three of those being fatalities, according to data from conservation groups.
—Alasdair Pal, USA Today, 20 Jan. 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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Wright has hinted more orders could be coming this year, which experts say could continue inflating customer bills around the nation.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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The predator was eventually driven off by a ski instructor waving his poles.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This weakening of the teeth of the apex predators could affect the broader marine ecosystem, too.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Before hiring a company, search its name with words like fraud, cheat and complaints.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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For Bautista, a true cheat meal would mean going all in on pizza.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new Ackerman program at UT will house the Rosenthal-Levy scholars program, which is also available to University of Florida students enrolled at their institution’s Hamilton School.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Trump has shifted Washington’s approach to Beijing away from a great-power struggle and toward a more transactional relationship centered around trade and tech competition, a Brookings scholar wrote.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Watching Jacob imprint on a horrifying CGI baby is one of the series' worst moments, but Bella's transition into a vampire is one of the best — and an effective cliffhanger for the saga's epic conclusion.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Among the special guests invited to Shapiro's address are a number of educators and first responders, including a master's student at the University of Pennsylvania, an Erie Police Department lieutenant and a Montgomery County couple scammed by cyber criminals.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The true puppet master is his archnemesis Roper, who faked his death in captivity years ago.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Suffused with dread and bathed in reverb, the record captures two virtuosos at their most vulnerable.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the first half was a virtuoso blend of aggressiveness and controlling tempo from Payton, as Nix had a couple of deep shots to Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, but also controlled the game with his legs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shark. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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