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
Antle owns a safari in the Myrtle Beach area that allows visitors to hold exotic baby animals including lions and tigers.
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Hollie Silverman
jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The blue, orange and black shoes include cheetah, tiger and croc prints, and touches of suede.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
Antle pleaded guilty in November 2023, admitting to directing the sale or purchase of two cheetah cubs, two lion cubs, two tigers and one juvenile chimpanzee — all of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act — between September 2018 and May 2020.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
Colossal also wants to bring back the dodo, the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger—or thylacine—and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 July 2025
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Hollie Silverman
jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The blue, orange and black shoes include cheetah, tiger and croc prints, and touches of suede.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
Antle pleaded guilty in November 2023, admitting to directing the sale or purchase of two cheetah cubs, two lion cubs, two tigers and one juvenile chimpanzee — all of which are protected under the Endangered Species Act — between September 2018 and May 2020.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
Colossal also wants to bring back the dodo, the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger—or thylacine—and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiger
Noun
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While all sharks are carnivores, their diets vary widely.—
Hans Walters,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Since her move to Hawaii 12 years ago, she's broadened her knowledge on safety and sharks on the North Shore of O'ahu.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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More recently there have been reports of a possible barracuda attack off the coast of Florida.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Divers in areas near barracudas are advised to avoid wearing shiny jewelry which can resemble fish scales.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Swift stated that Braun had two of his clients, including Justin Bieber, bully her online.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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Trump hasn't stopped taking cheap shots Of course, as with all bullies, Trump hasn't stopped taking cheap shots at either network.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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My pit bull Marcel cowered on the couch during the cold while the fluffier newsroom hounds frolicked in the snow.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Aniston is also a dog mom to a white pit bull named Sophie, who was not pictured.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Jumper, who later helped create the Navy’s Top Gun fighter pilot school in Miramar, was at the center of the action.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Overnight July 6-7, 20 Israeli fighter jets dropped over 50 munitions on key Yemeni ports, including Hodeidah and the Ras Khatib power station.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Tiger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiger. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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