vultures

plural of vulture
as in predators
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 vultures The effect is something like a gang of glass-eyed vultures staring down at a piece of carrion. T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 An unusual number of vultures have been seen flying over what’s left of La Guaira in recent days. Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 As a rule, vultures like Spain are a part of the loud minority. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Two days later, the Timberwolves did their best to shoo those vultures off for the time being by acquiring LaMelo Ball in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 There are pink flamingos, then, but also many vultures circling the southern Adriatic. Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 Moreover, the official mascots succeed in spotting various varmints — foxes and possums, to be specific, but thankfully, no vultures. Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 June 2026 Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 The cougar would have done a good job of stripping off the main parts, then vultures and smaller animals would have cleaned up the leftovers. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Noun
  • Now, researchers are concerned that more ecosystems will be disrupted as the apex predators with a ferocious appetite feast on a buffet of raccoons, opossums, bobcats, alligators and birds -- including prey bigger than themselves.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • In addition to wolves, the state is also struggling to manage conservation of other predators, including bears and mountain lions, and lawmakers are now considering reintroducing grizzlies, the state’s storied and long-locally extinct mascot.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
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  • His strong corner is fighting werewolves, vampires and Paul Bunyon.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • In their respective grief, mommy issues, daughter issues, and, in the case of Armand and Daniel, daddy issues, our vampires are giving each other a run for their money over who is the most beautiful, most unwell.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026

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“Vultures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vultures. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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