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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
State law requires ‘fair compensation’ Since CPW began the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado in 2023, the canines have killed or injured 76 head of livestock and two working dogs, according to the agency’s data.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Already, the department is overburdened, leaving the responsibility for handling many attacks by wolves and other predators to local law enforcement, said David Bess, a retired chief of CDFW’s enforcement division.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Under current state law, many exotic animals are banned from private possession, including many types of primates, bears, alligators, kangaroos, coyotes, wolves and several types of venomous reptiles.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Breeding season runs from mid- to late winter, and wolves are fertile only once a year — right around Valentine’s Day.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The unsupervised 18-month-old breached the park’s perimeter fencing and made their way to the wolves’ primary metal enclosure, according to a statement from Zoo America, where the child reached their hand through the barrier.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Lynx, bears, and wolves roamed amid the dense Scots pine, birch, and rowan.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Already, the department is overburdened, leaving the responsibility for handling many attacks by wolves and other predators to local law enforcement, said David Bess, a retired chief of CDFW’s enforcement division.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Under current state law, many exotic animals are banned from private possession, including many types of primates, bears, alligators, kangaroos, coyotes, wolves and several types of venomous reptiles.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Breeding season runs from mid- to late winter, and wolves are fertile only once a year — right around Valentine’s Day.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The unsupervised 18-month-old breached the park’s perimeter fencing and made their way to the wolves’ primary metal enclosure, according to a statement from Zoo America, where the child reached their hand through the barrier.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Lynx, bears, and wolves roamed amid the dense Scots pine, birch, and rowan.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolves
Noun
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The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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One of the predators can be heard colliding with his Sea-Doo, while others could be seen jumping across the surface, the video shows.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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These lawsuits represent the cases of children around the country who are alleged to have been groomed by predators on Roblox.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Coincidentally landing on National Cheddar Fries Day and National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, the date is shaping up to be a great day for snack-lovers and munchies-havers alike.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The network has given a series order to Eternally Yours, a show about a family of vampires.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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