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
See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The sprawling complex is home to 150,000 animals of 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers, lions and bears – but no hippos.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
Following Thriller's death, his brother Sabu remained at the habitat alone, though over a dozen other tigers lived at the compound, Hedren said at the time.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Their names — chosen to honor rangers who protect wild tigers in Sumatra — connect the work happening at Dallas Zoo to conservation taking place thousands of miles away.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The name connects the cub to a real person doing conservation work on the ground in Sumatra, where the remaining wild population of Sumatran tigers lives.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The contest was donation-based, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts for Sumatran tigers.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The sprawling complex is home to 150,000 animals of 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers, lions and bears – but no hippos.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
Following Thriller's death, his brother Sabu remained at the habitat alone, though over a dozen other tigers lived at the compound, Hedren said at the time.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Their names — chosen to honor rangers who protect wild tigers in Sumatra — connect the work happening at Dallas Zoo to conservation taking place thousands of miles away.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The name connects the cub to a real person doing conservation work on the ground in Sumatra, where the remaining wild population of Sumatran tigers lives.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The contest was donation-based, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts for Sumatran tigers.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tigers
Noun
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Despite their aging heart, the sharks seemed quite able to get around—some of the specimens in the study were collected by longline fishing in Greenland waters, suggesting the sharks could find bait and successfully capture it.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Various species of sharks, some of which are endangered, hauled on shore at dawn by commercial fishermen at the Tanjung Luar port in East Lombok, Indonesia, last June.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The math did not math for a 68-team field for 300-plus basketball teams, and so in the midst of their relatively hostile takeover, the bullies also tossed the leaded balloon about tournament expansion.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Skip bullies like Canadian goldenrod that have rampant roots and seeds that self-sow everywhere.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 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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Under the ban, city code prohibited owning, transporting and selling pit bulls.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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And today, as young fighters begin to be compared to him, there is no ego—only gratitude.—
Jorge Ebro
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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After an epic battle between fighters from Earthrealm and Outworld, MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) heads to Hollywood in search of a new recruit.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Tigers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tigers. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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