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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
The sprawling complex is home to 150,000 animals of 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers, lions and bears – but no hippos.
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
Its success spawned the creation of the Masters of the Universe franchise, which includes the villain Skeletor, the fighting tiger Battle Cat and He-Man’s sister, She-Ra, another one of Sweet’s designs.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His tigers, Thriller and Sabu Jackson owned two sibling tigers, Thriller and Sabu, who went to live at actress and activist Tippi Hedren's wildlife preserve in California after leaving Neverland Ranch, per CBS News.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The residence showcases exquisite marble, onyx, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, and malachite stonework, accented with 14-karat gold-leaf detailing and silk trim.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
Its success spawned the creation of the Masters of the Universe franchise, which includes the villain Skeletor, the fighting tiger Battle Cat and He-Man’s sister, She-Ra, another one of Sweet’s designs.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His tigers, Thriller and Sabu Jackson owned two sibling tigers, Thriller and Sabu, who went to live at actress and activist Tippi Hedren's wildlife preserve in California after leaving Neverland Ranch, per CBS News.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The residence showcases exquisite marble, onyx, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, and malachite stonework, accented with 14-karat gold-leaf detailing and silk trim.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
Noun
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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.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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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
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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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As our book makes clear, only collective action can neutralize a bully.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
11 May 2026
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With the big bad bully on the Western Conference block, the Edmonton Oilers, getting sent home early from the big dance, coupled with Marner's stellar play, Vegas could find its way back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since winning it all three seasons ago.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Police were searching for the third dog, which the owners described as a pit bull.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The dog, a small female tan and white pit bull mix between 1 and 3 years old, had no identification or a microchip.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Larson is already framing the battle as a fighter with a background in public schools and public housing versus an Ivy League graduate and Rhodes Scholar who grew up in Greenwich – one of the richest towns in the nation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Cole Young, a MMA fighter and the last living descendant of the legendary warrior Hanzo Hasashi, was introduced as the would-be savior of Earthrealm.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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