predator

noun

ˈpre-də-tər How to pronounce predator (audio)
Definition of predatornext
as in vampire
a person who habitually preys upon others measures taken to protect minors against sexual predators

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Recent Examples of predator Reynolds’ attorneys, Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, told CNN in a statement that Baldoni’s defamation case is not solid since Reynolds believes that Baldoni is, in fact, a predator. — Elizabeth Wagmeister and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025 Bridge Michigan reported in 2023 that the state’s deer population has grown unsustainably large, running wild from a lack of natural predators, fewer human hunters and warming winters due to climate change. — Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025 You’re known for being pursued by a Predator, but in the case of Opus, Belle is very much the predator to Ayo Edebiri’s character’s prey. — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025 But today, more lay people are traveling thousands of miles—and paying top dollar—to see these apex predators up close. — Katie Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predator
  1. vampire
  2. shark
  3. vulture
  4. wolf
Noun
  • When Posey is dropped into the mainstream, her most intriguing qualities are often cast as lightly villainous: girlboss vampire, dog-lady henchman.
    — Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
  • As a result, the sun is blocked out, and humans become pitted against vampires.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of vampire
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  • As the massive marine animals close in on Florida’s spring break destinations, experts stress that shark attacks are tracking much lower than average across the world.
    — Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There are three male sharks in Shark Valley named Murdoch, Trio and Napoleon, and any of them could be Archie’s father, the aquarium said.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of shark
Noun
  • Intelligencer The Cut Vulture The Strategist Curbed Grub Street vulture games Mar. 18, 2025 A new Cinematrix drops every morning.
    — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Managers and financial advisors preying on top-tier prospects like vultures.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of vulture
Noun
  • The sight hounds would stand on hills in Ireland and hunt wolves and other large game.
    — Gina Pace, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Identifying Foxes As members of the canid family, foxes are related to dogs, coyotes, and wolves.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of wolf

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