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Recent Examples of predator
Matthews works for Florida Shark Diving, one of several shark charter companies in southeast Florida that promise up-close encounters with some of the state’s apex predators.
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Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
When water is released, bait fish come in from the lake, which is like ringing the dinner bell for the surrounding predator fish.
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Kristine Fischer,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
When prey becomes scarce or shifts to deeper or cooler waters, predators must travel farther and expend more energy to find food.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
You’d be forgiven for thinking far fewer of the destructive predators are causing havoc, however.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
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Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
When water is released, bait fish come in from the lake, which is like ringing the dinner bell for the surrounding predator fish.
—
Kristine Fischer,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
When prey becomes scarce or shifts to deeper or cooler waters, predators must travel farther and expend more energy to find food.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
You’d be forgiven for thinking far fewer of the destructive predators are causing havoc, however.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for predator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predator
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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.
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Taylor-Johnson starred as Friedrich Harding, a skeptic set in his belief that vampires don’t exist.
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That night, Valencia, the vessel’s captain, set out with a crew of nine from Jaramijó, Ecuador, for what was expected to be a typical three-week voyage, casting lines for shark, marlin, and tuna.
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The group stage would be a series of blowouts, the sharks would devour the minnows.
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Ratio Relievers *Multi-inning or bridge relievers who can vulture wins and help protect ratios.
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An unusual number of vultures have been seen flying over what’s left of La Guaira in recent days.
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Caucasian shepherds are a dog breed historically used as guard dogs in Russian prisons and have been used to kill wolves, bears and humans.
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Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
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“Predator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predator. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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