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as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
he fell prey to nagging—but groundless—doubts about his wife's fidelity
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
that woman has a sharp tongue, and her favored prey is her long-suffering husband
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Recent Examples of prey
The challenge for the Leafs will be finding a way to turn the other cheek and not fall prey to one of the Panthers’ biggest strengths.
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Oklahoma City preys on indecision — a harsher word for selectiveness.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Here, the animals have abundant prey, rugged and remote landscapes to live on, low human population density, and a culture of deep respect for wildlife among local communities.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
Often, people who fall prey to scams don’t want to admit they could have been fooled — but that shame can in turn keep others in the dark.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2025
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Oklahoma City preys on indecision — a harsher word for selectiveness.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Here, the animals have abundant prey, rugged and remote landscapes to live on, low human population density, and a culture of deep respect for wildlife among local communities.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
Often, people who fall prey to scams don’t want to admit they could have been fooled — but that shame can in turn keep others in the dark.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prey
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Ostia Antica is often compared to Pompeii and only a third of the city, which was used as a marble quarry during the construction of palaces and Catholic churches in the building of Rome, has been excavated.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau and Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Right now, the quarry uses trucks to move materials.—
Steve Osunsami,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The victim, who suffered a laceration to the head, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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The victims included at least 10 women, the Livingston Daily reported, including one victim recorded at least 540 times.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Presidents, however, have wide leeway in setting refugee resettlement targets.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target!—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Slowing Russian advances, and skyrocketing Russian casualties, should've prompted another nuclear tirade from the Russian president.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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That said, there have been some casualties along the way, and one of them was Samantha De Martin, aka Indi Hartwell.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Prey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prey. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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