as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
noted that the paparazzi are vultures who could not exist without the connivance of the tabloid-buying public
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Recent Examples of vulture
In Orange County, data shows about 53 infections have been reported over three years, with most coming from a 2022 die off of vultures.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Dozens of dead vultures found in Amelia likely have bird flu, officials said.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
The location is a culture vulture’s dream — situated just yards from the San Jose Museum of Art and events at the Circle of Palms and Cesar Chavez Plaza.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
In India, over 2,000 years ago, Lyra was seen as a heavenly vulture, as contrary as that sounds.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Dozens of dead vultures found in Amelia likely have bird flu, officials said.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
The location is a culture vulture’s dream — situated just yards from the San Jose Museum of Art and events at the Circle of Palms and Cesar Chavez Plaza.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
In India, over 2,000 years ago, Lyra was seen as a heavenly vulture, as contrary as that sounds.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulture
Noun
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The predator was eventually driven off by a ski instructor waving his poles.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This weakening of the teeth of the apex predators could affect the broader marine ecosystem, too.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Watching Jacob imprint on a horrifying CGI baby is one of the series' worst moments, but Bella's transition into a vampire is one of the best — and an effective cliffhanger for the saga's epic conclusion.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Vulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulture. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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