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as in dodgers
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a card shark
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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a shark at calculus
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as in predators
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 sharks
Even back on board, the show continues after dark, with pelicans and reef sharks drawn to the yacht’s lights and sea lions sometimes clambering onto the aft deck.
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Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These waters are the only ones in Australia where divers can spot inquisitive Galápagos whaler sharks.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Could sharks, long feared, be poised for an image makeover?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Ghost sharks use their forehead teeth to grip a female mate's pectoral fins while reproducing, according to video records examined in the study.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Once sharks are processed into fillets or jerky, visual identification is nearly impossible, leaving loopholes in trade restrictions.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
After all, there are opportunities to see sea turtles, seahorses, sharks, eels, manta rays, and tropical fish in the wild.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Why are there sharks in the Colosseum?
—Christopher Nolan, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Back in 2016, research found that Greenland sharks are the longest-living vertebrates, sparking interest in unlocking their secrets.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These waters are the only ones in Australia where divers can spot inquisitive Galápagos whaler sharks.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Could sharks, long feared, be poised for an image makeover?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Ghost sharks use their forehead teeth to grip a female mate's pectoral fins while reproducing, according to video records examined in the study.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Once sharks are processed into fillets or jerky, visual identification is nearly impossible, leaving loopholes in trade restrictions.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
After all, there are opportunities to see sea turtles, seahorses, sharks, eels, manta rays, and tropical fish in the wild.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Why are there sharks in the Colosseum?
—Christopher Nolan, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Back in 2016, research found that Greenland sharks are the longest-living vertebrates, sparking interest in unlocking their secrets.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharks
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, human accessibility experts and user testers with disabilities must always be kept in the loop.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Scientists say predators can help track huge storms.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advances in paleoecology and ancient DNA analysis have given us a clearer picture of how these predators lived and interacted with their environment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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These masters of photosynthesis use solar energy to cause reactions between carbon dioxide and water in specialized organelles, making oxygen and organic carbon.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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It’s been more than five years since Clare Yeo got her masters in piano performance, but this fall, she’s assigned herself a semester of coursework.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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All 500-year-old vampires will be able to watch Talamasca on their television sets in linear fashion on AMC.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Having built an impressive resume that counts Naomi Campbell as an early client, the star first worked closely with mentor Pat McGrath to develop his skills, soon becoming one of the most coveted make-up artists in the industry.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event features several dance performances, photocard trading, and special appearances by dancers and music artists.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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After fulfilling the accidental want of a girl named Vira, Christmas, winter symbols, and the magical powers of the wizards, disappear from people’s memories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Most of the seven-track project was recorded in a 10-day period at a Los Angeles home studio, where Afrobeats superproducers GuiltyBeatz and P2J and R&B virtuosos Jack Dine and Cam Griffin congregated to craft Odeal’s vibrant, vulnerable sound.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Sharks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharks. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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