SHARKS Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

sharks

noun

plural of shark

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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prey

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Recent Examples of sharks The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore. — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 The sharks responded, although that part itself wasn’t as surprising. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The encounter is rare because the vast majority of sub-adult and adult sharks end up at Cape Cod, Dodd said. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 July 2026 The uncle warned him that there were too many sharks in that vicinity. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Events and activities focus on the important role sharks play in the ecosystem and highlight conservation efforts and research. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 The lineup of guest sharks includes Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, as well as the CEO of his company Beast Industries, Jeffrey Housenbold. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 July 2026 White sharks come to the region every summer and fall to hunt for seals close to shore. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026

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Noun

Ukraine faces severe personnel shortages with around 200,000 military desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers, threatening its ability to sustain the war against Russia’s 2022 invasion.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of dodgers

Noun

But critics say that if the rule is implemented, the final sign-off for grants will no longer be in the hands of subject-matter experts within individual agencies, but in those of political appointees.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Justin Baldoni broke months of silence about his mutually destructive legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, hoping to sway the court of public opinion — but drawing a mixed verdict from public relations experts.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of experts

Noun

Now, researchers are concerned that more ecosystems will be disrupted as the apex predators with a ferocious appetite feast on a buffet of raccoons, opossums, bobcats, alligators and birds -- including prey bigger than themselves.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026
In addition to wolves, the state is also struggling to manage conservation of other predators, including bears and mountain lions, and lawmakers are now considering reintroducing grizzlies, the state’s storied and long-locally extinct mascot.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of predators

Noun

Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
But Supreme Court scholars and the public alike seldom pay much attention to concurring opinions, in which a justice expounds on the views of their colleagues in the majority.

— Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Definition of scholars

Noun

His strong corner is fighting werewolves, vampires and Paul Bunyon.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
In their respective grief, mommy issues, daughter issues, and, in the case of Armand and Daniel, daddy issues, our vampires are giving each other a run for their money over who is the most beautiful, most unwell.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of vampires

Noun

These two masters of image management provided colliding—utopian versus dystopian—scenes at contrasting Fourth of July weekend mega events.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

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