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
One recent afternoon, Warren greets THR wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with a tiger’s face.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Vyaghra is a tiger embodying power, stealth and protection, while Nakra is a crocodile evoking strength, adaptability and primal force.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The black tiger stripes are a sleek touch, and the orange trim around the numbers adds continuity.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Managers must ride the tiger, always.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Vyaghra is a tiger embodying power, stealth and protection, while Nakra is a crocodile evoking strength, adaptability and primal force.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The black tiger stripes are a sleek touch, and the orange trim around the numbers adds continuity.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Managers must ride the tiger, always.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
Noun
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After several moments, the shark managed to wriggle free and return to the ocean unharmed.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Take along snorkel gear—every stop is a chance to swim with sea turtles and even the occasional reef shark.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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While here, divers can see a veritable rainbow of Keys marine life, encompassing barracudas, turtles, coral, and more.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The great barracuda, in particular, is known for its speed and fearsome array of needlelike teeth that can swiftly slice through prey.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The loyal troupe fought with bullies and acted out Smith’s tales, some of which were loosely based on her favorite books (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, Nancy Drew).—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Parents know these woke lunatics are bullies.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nearly two years later, Brady has revealed that Junie is a clone of the late pit bull mix.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Prim, a 1-year-old pit bull terrier, had her first taste of home life in March 2024 following her adoption.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Ever the fighter, Cuomo refused to drop out of the mayoral race after losing the primary, electing to run as a third party candidate in the hopes of rallying support from voters who saw Mamdani as too untested and too far left to govern effectively.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our assignment everywhere is to send the strongest fighters for the working class wherever possible.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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