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tiger

noun

ˈtī-gər How to pronounce tiger (audio)
Definition of tigernext
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 Monkeys, tigers, exotic birds destined for the pet trade or as trophies, reptiles and sea cucumbers prized for food and medicine all pass through the region's airports and border crossings, according to officials with the network. — John Donegan Long Beach Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 The species joins the South China tiger and the Malayan tiger in the category of severe risk. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The Tasmanian tiger, which went extinct almost a century ago, had a huge skull and a lethal snap — a rare combination for a carnivorous mammal. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Many of these millionaires have also grown rich enough to afford superyachts, 10,000-square-foot homes, and pet tigers. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
  1. shark
  2. barracuda
  3. bully
  4. pit bull
  5. fighter
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
Noun
  • The Panthers went from weakling to bully, while the Falcons transformed from laughingstock to punch line.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The National Shield is dominated by Salafi fighters with close ties to Saudi Arabia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • A week later, Italian fighter jets operating under NATO's air defense mission shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fighter

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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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