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as in womanizers
a man given to seducing women
she threatened to geld the wolf if he didn't stop making passes at her
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as in predators
a person who habitually preys upon others
no sooner had the lottery winner's name been made public than the wolves with their investment schemes showed up on her doorstep
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Recent Examples of wolves
The wolves will startle and retreat.
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
For tens of millions of years, birds were king, not cats or wolves.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Upon returning to the farm, the Creature discovers the old man mortally wounded by wolves.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Her organization plans to file another lawsuit, challenging the finding that wolves do not need protection or a recovery plan, Adkins said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This immersive, small-group tour offers participants some flexibility and freedom to choose where their tour focuses and to participate in behind-the-scenes activities, such as preparing enrichment for the wolves.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
For tens of millions of years, birds were king, not cats or wolves.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Upon returning to the farm, the Creature discovers the old man mortally wounded by wolves.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Her organization plans to file another lawsuit, challenging the finding that wolves do not need protection or a recovery plan, Adkins said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This immersive, small-group tour offers participants some flexibility and freedom to choose where their tour focuses and to participate in behind-the-scenes activities, such as preparing enrichment for the wolves.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolves
Noun
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In that case, the New Mexico Attorney General alleges that the Facebook-parent company failed to safeguard its apps, resulting in the exploitation of children by online predators.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both mother and father eagles will lie on the eggs to protect them from extreme weather and predators.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Early slayers often originate between realms—people who have been near death and pulled back, or have the markings of potential vampires, or who are born at times of the year when the veil between worlds is thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some vampires want a piece of the action.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mermaids, centaurs, satyrs, and sphinxes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Wolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolves. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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