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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
National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
As these prey species vanished, the large sharks that relied on them also disappeared from the region.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
White sharks have homosocial tails, meaning the upper lobe and the lower lobe are almost equal in size.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
There may be different types of sharks showing up, such as tiger, bull sharks and smooth hammerheads, Lowe said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
This refreshing punch is a combination of Blue Lagoon and Blue Hawaiian cocktails with a fun addition of gummy sharks to bring that summer feel.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Morris, a 65-year-old nurse, found a large net full of dead fish and sharks spread across a significant stretch of shoreline.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Carlos Gauna, The Malibu Artist, said he's seen plenty of sharks, but last week was the first time he's ever had a shark make contact with his camera.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
As these prey species vanished, the large sharks that relied on them also disappeared from the region.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
White sharks have homosocial tails, meaning the upper lobe and the lower lobe are almost equal in size.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
There may be different types of sharks showing up, such as tiger, bull sharks and smooth hammerheads, Lowe said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
This refreshing punch is a combination of Blue Lagoon and Blue Hawaiian cocktails with a fun addition of gummy sharks to bring that summer feel.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Morris, a 65-year-old nurse, found a large net full of dead fish and sharks spread across a significant stretch of shoreline.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Carlos Gauna, The Malibu Artist, said he's seen plenty of sharks, but last week was the first time he's ever had a shark make contact with his camera.
—Tom Wait, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharks
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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
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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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That stockpile, deep below the surface, is unlikely to have sustained much damage from strikes at ground level, according to the experts, especially given that the Israeli military struck tunnel entrances in the same manner during the Twelve-Day War last year.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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With that in mind, the other major variable each year is seasonal conditions, and experts agree that 2023 was as perfect a season as nature can offer.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Gay men were portrayed as both predators and prey, feeding into dangerous stereotypes at a time when the community was fighting for survival.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Migrant welfare cheats exposed!—
The Hill,
The Hill,
5 May 2026
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Iran lies, cheats, blusters and bullies.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Crucial events morphed into massive set pieces, like Louis hunting down Claudia’s killers by setting their theater on fire, exploding the motorcycles of the vampires who fled the inferno, and eventually bursting out of a manhole to behead Claudia’s main tormenter.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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On the second floor, Square One restaurant masters the art of fine dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These are the masters of television.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Sharks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharks. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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