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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 tigers
One can also be lucky enough to spot white tigers and leopards.
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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
Tammy Thies, the founder of The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota, said her facility cares for several white tigers rescued from roadside zoos.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
At the dark dive Le Tigre Lounge, tigers dominate the interior design, all the way down to the carpet.
—Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In The Lion in the Living Room, Abigail Tucker reminds that our ancestors were certainly prey for lions and leopards and tigers.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Kim’s tattoos are neotraditional, a style characterized by bold lines and dense colors, often depicting animals like snakes, tigers or cranes; while Sisi’s tattoos are playful, depicting cartoonish cats and flowers with neon pinks and blues.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Lions and tigers aren’t top of mind for most North Carolinians — but bears are a different story.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Tammy Thies, the founder of The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota, said her facility cares for several white tigers rescued from roadside zoos.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
At the dark dive Le Tigre Lounge, tigers dominate the interior design, all the way down to the carpet.
—Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
In The Lion in the Living Room, Abigail Tucker reminds that our ancestors were certainly prey for lions and leopards and tigers.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Kim’s tattoos are neotraditional, a style characterized by bold lines and dense colors, often depicting animals like snakes, tigers or cranes; while Sisi’s tattoos are playful, depicting cartoonish cats and flowers with neon pinks and blues.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Lions and tigers aren’t top of mind for most North Carolinians — but bears are a different story.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tigers
Noun
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Divers and snorkelers can enjoy crisp visibility and encounter reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and more at one of the top dive destinations in Brazil.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s when new investors start circling like sharks, desperate not to miss out.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The famous bullies attack boats and pester other animals for reasons that sometimes aren’t entirely clear.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Scientific American,
2 Nov. 2025
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The loyal troupe fought with bullies and acted out Smith’s tales, some of which were loosely based on her favorite books (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Little Women, Nancy Drew).—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At just below 60 feet, Dickie’s Reef is a haven for barracuda, parrotfish, butterfly fish, crab and lobsters.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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While here, divers can see a veritable rainbow of Keys marine life, encompassing barracudas, turtles, coral, and more.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 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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The civil war in Yemen, on the southern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, has killed more than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over 100 fighters have already registered for the combine, which combines athletic testing, live entertainment and fan engagement.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Tigers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tigers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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