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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
Even He-Man’s talking pet tiger (Tom Wilton) asks for consent before giving him a lick.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Arriving guests can be greeted by elephants at reception, before taking in tigers, bears, leopards, and hundreds of bird species on game drives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
He-Man was now a jolly, quip-ready hero, whose best friends were scaredy-cat Cringer (a green-and-yellow tiger who transformed into Battle Cat), and an annoying, hovering magician called Orko.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
In 2025–26 cheetahs introduced into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh began venturing into and around Ranthambore National Park, increasing the number of big cat species in the landscape from two to three, alongside tigers and leopards.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Arriving guests can be greeted by elephants at reception, before taking in tigers, bears, leopards, and hundreds of bird species on game drives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
He-Man was now a jolly, quip-ready hero, whose best friends were scaredy-cat Cringer (a green-and-yellow tiger who transformed into Battle Cat), and an annoying, hovering magician called Orko.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
In 2025–26 cheetahs introduced into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh began venturing into and around Ranthambore National Park, increasing the number of big cat species in the landscape from two to three, alongside tigers and leopards.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 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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Even fans of rival programs in the state and conference were giving TCU their props for their dig at the big bad bullies of the Big 12.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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In a clear battle between right and wrong, the bully may lose.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Increasingly, fatal dog bites spark spirited debate about banning some dog breeds, including pit bulls.—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 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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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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