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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
Ahead of the animal in the background of the video, another tiger is seen walking around and exploring its surroundings, including going up toward the station sign.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The restaurant was named after their Chinese Zodiac signs, Chang born in the year of the pig and Masar in the year of the tiger.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Having tempered his tiger blood ways, Sheen opens up for the documentary, which also speaks to family, friends and cast members including Denise Richards, Heidi Fleiss, Jon Cryer, Sean Penn, Ramon Estevez, Brooke Mueller, Chris Tucker and even Sheen’s drug dealer Marco.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The restaurant was named after their Chinese Zodiac signs, Chang born in the year of the pig and Masar in the year of the tiger.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Having tempered his tiger blood ways, Sheen opens up for the documentary, which also speaks to family, friends and cast members including Denise Richards, Heidi Fleiss, Jon Cryer, Sean Penn, Ramon Estevez, Brooke Mueller, Chris Tucker and even Sheen’s drug dealer Marco.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
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With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Activities like spearfishing can attract sharks and increase the odds of unprovoked attacks.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here divers can cruise over the top of a wall, mingling with groups of grey, white tip and black tip reef sharks, as well as parrotfish and barracuda at a beginner-friendly 60ft.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the case at Porgy’s offers an ever-evolving roster of species not often found on NOLA menus: porgy, the place’s sweet, buttery namesake; colorful parrotfish; sheepshead, which have oddly human-like teeth; and even barracuda.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Certain breeds are more likely to develop alopecia, including bully breeds, dachshunds, chihuahuas, Newfoundland's, Great Danes, and poodles among others.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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A lot of them played into that mean-girl, bully narrative.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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It's estimated that around 75 percent of municipal shelters euthanize pit bulls immediately upon arrival.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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An 8-year-old boy who was attacked by two pit bulls inside his Margate home remained in the hospital Thursday following several surgeries, the city’s fire department said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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The parade, watched by thousands of people in Beijing and broadcast live, showcased ranks of marching soldiers, missiles, modern fighter jets and other military might as China seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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