TIGER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

tiger

noun

ˈtī-gər

Definition of tiger

as in shark

an aggressive and fiercely determined person even the best defense can't keep that tiger from scoring

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Recent Examples of tiger Each bag continues to be paired with its Alo Intentional Crystal, with the introduction of yellow tiger’s eye and smoky quartz. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 The program also views Mike as an ambassador for tiger conservation, using his presence to help visitors understand the threats facing wild tigers and their habitats. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiger

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Noun

Three spearfishing divers were killed by sharks off the Australian coast in four weeks over May and June.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Deadly shark attacks in 2026 There have been at least five fatal shark attacks in Australia this year.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shark

Noun

The menu might include ingredients like barracuda wrapped in seaweed, bioluminescent firefly squid, or Wagyu beef, a nod to the region but sourced in Japan.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Divers Alert Network, a nonprofit focused on diving safety, advises swimmers and divers to avoid wearing shiny jewelry in areas where barracudas are present.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of barracuda

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Dementia is clearly a big problem, and yet, sadly, our politicians — both Democrats and Republicans — talk about it not like adults, but like schoolyard bullies.

— Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
Flanagan isn’t quite happy with the bucket drop, perpetrated by Carrie’s chief bully Chris Hargensen (Alison Thornton).

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of bully

Noun

The district attorney's office said 63-year-old Gino Ferrari's pit bull attacked K-9 Diesel while Jeannette police were helping the FBI with a search warrant on a wanted person on Adams Avenue in July.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Athena, the malnourished pit bull with a skin condition, was not with her.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of pit bull

Noun

Houthi fighters in Yemen have increased attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom’s East-West oil pipeline, a key route for Saudi crude exports, has shut down amid attacks.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Both fighters carried Legion sensor systems equipped with a pre-production version of L3Harris’ HiveLink.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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