as in barracudas
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
even the best defense can't keep that tiger from scoring
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Noun
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After all, there are opportunities to see sea turtles, seahorses, sharks, eels, manta rays, and tropical fish in the wild.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Why are there sharks in the Colosseum?—
Christopher Nolan,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2024
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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In the past, fighters earned points in two regular-season bouts, with the highest point earners moving onto the playoffs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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This year, eight fighters (and two alternates) have been seeded in a tournament bracket, with the winners moving on to the next round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Tigers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tigers. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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