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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
The small fish, also known as remoras, are known for attaching themselves to larger marine animals — including whales and sharks — for protection, free transportation and food.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In a new study, researchers documented seven cases of remoras, a fish known for suctioning itself onto rays—as well as sharks, dolphins, boats and even divers—plunging into manta rays' cloacal orifice, an opening used for pooping, peeing and mating.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Researchers also detected sleeper sharks and deep-sea coral, Nester said in a video published on the university's YouTube.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Various species of sharks, some of which are endangered, hauled on shore at dawn by commercial fishermen at the Tanjung Luar port in East Lombok, Indonesia, last June.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The new drone show celebrating marine life and ocean conservation will feature aerial depictions of sea otters, sharks, dolphins and orcas.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In a new study, researchers documented seven cases of remoras, a fish known for suctioning itself onto rays—as well as sharks, dolphins, boats and even divers—plunging into manta rays' cloacal orifice, an opening used for pooping, peeing and mating.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Researchers also detected sleeper sharks and deep-sea coral, Nester said in a video published on the university's YouTube.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Various species of sharks, some of which are endangered, hauled on shore at dawn by commercial fishermen at the Tanjung Luar port in East Lombok, Indonesia, last June.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The new drone show celebrating marine life and ocean conservation will feature aerial depictions of sea otters, sharks, dolphins and orcas.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 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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Some experts recommend keeping your AC no more than 20°F cooler than outdoor temperatures to maximize system efficiency without sacrificing comfort.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a stark split between Wall Street analysts and energy experts, who have been warning that oil supplies could head off a cliff in the coming months or even weeks, dragging the global economy down in the process.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Alligators are native to southeastern North Carolina, which is considered the northernmost range of the predators.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 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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Other Democrats and some legal scholars have expressed similar concerns.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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But legal scholars and redistricting experts say the ruling could also have consequences in California’s city hall, school board and county supervisor races.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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However, when stars have a binary partner, white dwarfs can spring back to life like cosmic vampires by stripping material off these companion stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Pajak’s Sam must drive home the lesson that the real vampires are those creatures who try to steal your true soul — your individuality.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Tragically, most of the multi-track masters from the Kinks recording sessions in the 1960s have been lost.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 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 15 May. 2026.
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