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
As his fans cheered and shouted, a girl dressed in a tiger costume popped out of the sunroof of a passing car.
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Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 May 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
Last month, Anne Hathaway was photographed in a pair of super-slim, tiger-print Adidas Tokyo Sneakers that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The arena of Roland-Garros with its natural red clay evokes a colosseum, and Rafa played the game with the ferocity of a tiger unleashed upon a sandaled opponent.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 May 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
Last month, Anne Hathaway was photographed in a pair of super-slim, tiger-print Adidas Tokyo Sneakers that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The arena of Roland-Garros with its natural red clay evokes a colosseum, and Rafa played the game with the ferocity of a tiger unleashed upon a sandaled opponent.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
Noun
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The team’s Mediterranean Programme was devised in response to the exponential risk of extinction to the sea’s nearly 80 species of shark and ray.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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That has led to some dangerous shark-human interactions over the years.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda can patrol decks and passages, while coral, sponges, and barnacles create a habitat for smaller fish.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Eastern Forest Tick Examined under a microscope, this minuscule parasite bears an uncanny resemblance to your childhood bully, right down to its mullet and Van Halen T-shirt.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Though bullies exist here, the creators avoid unnecessary violence and lean into emotion.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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In addition to money problems, McNamara also faced hardship when his pit bull, Boo, was diagnosed with cancer, which required costly treatments.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Some crew members went to investigate, and found a pit bull tied to the station’s flagpole.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In combat aviation, fighter and ISR crews operating in dense threat environments often face crushing cognitive loads managing all aspects of flight but also rapidly evolving tactical pictures.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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