vampire

noun

ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r How to pronounce vampire (audio)
Definition of vampirenext
as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others

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Recent Examples of vampire The evening will conclude with an extraordinary midnight screening of Tony Scott’s vampire The Hunger (Miriam si sveglia a mezzanotte). — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026 Hugh Jackman has fought mutants, slayed vampires and gone toe-to-toe dancing with Zac Efron. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Park’s plaintive gamer-vampire is witty, too. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 William Sharp, an associate teaching professor of psychology at Northeastern University says what sets the vampire apart is its emphasis on the taboo. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampire
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  1. predator
  2. shark
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  • With no natural predators and the ability to breed year-round, their populations have exploded over the decades.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Give bird feeders protection from predators; planting shrubs and dense hedges gives them places to hide.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of predator
Noun
  • Catcher Dalton Rushing held his hand up to his forehead like a shark fin.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Their research helped establish the California Shark Beach Safety Program in 2018, and their work at Torrey Pines specifically has shaped how researchers understand the way environmental conditions affect how sharks use this beach.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of shark

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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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