as in sharks
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
even the best defense can't keep that tiger from scoring
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Recent Examples of tigers
In the 1950s, as many as 3,000 Malaysian tigers roamed that country.
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CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Misha, one of the zoo's tigers, missed in her prediction last year.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
There are many doors in Emily’s world—doors for liars, stair climbers, tigers, snakes, and those who speak very quietly—but none for Emily.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The rousing trailer finds Prince Adam bored to death hiding out at a generic corporate desk job on Earth when his precious sword is discovered, which sends him on a wild odyssey back to the land of Eternia and its talking tigers, spaceships, gothic castles, and magic swords.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Five tigers rescued in Central America have a new home in North Carolina.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2026
One can also be lucky enough to spot white tigers and leopards.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
At its peak in the early 2000s, the sanctuary was home to 33 large cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, RNZ reported.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s because when high-altitude clouds of sulfur dioxide eventually form sulfuric acid, the resulting acid rain will help destroy the forests, jungles, crops, tigers, penguins, and reindeer that SAI was supposed to protect.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Misha, one of the zoo's tigers, missed in her prediction last year.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
There are many doors in Emily’s world—doors for liars, stair climbers, tigers, snakes, and those who speak very quietly—but none for Emily.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The rousing trailer finds Prince Adam bored to death hiding out at a generic corporate desk job on Earth when his precious sword is discovered, which sends him on a wild odyssey back to the land of Eternia and its talking tigers, spaceships, gothic castles, and magic swords.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Five tigers rescued in Central America have a new home in North Carolina.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2026
One can also be lucky enough to spot white tigers and leopards.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
At its peak in the early 2000s, the sanctuary was home to 33 large cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, RNZ reported.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s because when high-altitude clouds of sulfur dioxide eventually form sulfuric acid, the resulting acid rain will help destroy the forests, jungles, crops, tigers, penguins, and reindeer that SAI was supposed to protect.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tigers
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Many experts had thought sharks didn’t exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica before this sleeper shark lumbered warily and briefly into the spotlight of a video camera, researcher Alan Jamieson said this week.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Climate change and warming oceans could potentially be driving sharks to the Southern Hemisphere's colder waters, but there was limited data on range changes near Antarctica because of the region's remoteness, Kyne said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The screen fades to black, and then, seconds later, Kid and the bullies are on their knees with their hands behind their heads, facing a cop who has his gun drawn.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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In order to rule in her favor, jurors will have to parse the harmful actions of fellow users — including her high school bullies and adult men sending her unsolicited nudes — from design decisions made by the companies themselves.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 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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There are optional add-ons like sea urchin, fatty tuna (o-toro) and barracuda, but chances are stomach real estate has become scarce, and the remaining three courses will close it down.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The law was named after 12-year-old Avery Russell, who was attacked by two pit bulls in 2024.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
20 Dec. 2025
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Asquini has owned pit bulls for 12 years and has even spent the last four years fostering them too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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His vision was rooted in hope, healing and the belief that young adult cancer fighters deserve moments of freedom, strength and joy, said Kelly Schwartz, the center’s operations manager.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next steps in a tough fight Somali authorities say thousands of Shabab fighters have been killed since the campaign intensified, including dozens in recent operations in the coastal town of Kudhaa and elsewhere.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Tigers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tigers. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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