as in predators
a person who habitually preys upon others
characterized the financial advisors as kites who took advantage of their customers
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Recent Examples of kites
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Claus likes to put out six live baits on the surface, flying two fishing kites with three lines each, along with some flat-line baits.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In those early years, kids would go fly kites in the nearby park.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the people who attended the festival and their kites.
—Pete Kiehart, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The flyer said the hope was kites would fly in the sky, not war helicopters.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Jozwiak, initially, there can be disbelief among participants that their kites would actually fly.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Guests can also bring their own kites.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Families can build sand castles, fly kites, or climb to the top of the dunes for a stunning sunset show, while thrill-seekers can go sand-boarding or hang gliding (permits from and/or registration with the park office are required).
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Claus likes to put out six live baits on the surface, flying two fishing kites with three lines each, along with some flat-line baits.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In those early years, kids would go fly kites in the nearby park.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the people who attended the festival and their kites.
—Pete Kiehart, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The flyer said the hope was kites would fly in the sky, not war helicopters.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Jozwiak, initially, there can be disbelief among participants that their kites would actually fly.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Guests can also bring their own kites.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kites
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Since arriving, the snakes have become top predators in the ecosystem and are severely reducing native mammal populations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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These snakes have become top predators in the ecosystem and are severely reducing native mammal populations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By the final showdown, the production has made use of every bit of stage space, with sensational flying sequences (choreographed by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant) that allow the vampires to float, hover, and—in one especially intense moment—dive from that bridge.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, non-phantom, non-Dracula vampires aren’t terribly over-exposed in the Broadway genre.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The area where the attack took place is known for spinner sharks, but local reports identified the shark in question as a tiger shark, according to Spanish outlet Diario Sur.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other sharks, like Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran, were hesitant to make an offer due to the product’s niche business.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Overhead, vultures, crows and gulls swarmed, feeding on carcasses and insects and other waste.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Yurok Tribe is leading the effort to bring the large, endangered vultures back to their historic homeland in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kacey Musgraves sports a bright red sweater and a black cowboy hat at the BBC Live Lounge in London on April 23.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Martin Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts sports the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center and the Martin Scorsese Department of Cinema Studies.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guided by the imperious voiceover of family matriarch Ann (Francis Annis), Soames chases after the lovely Irene (Millie Gibson), who scandalously dances ballet and wants to go to Paris.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His voice leaps across the intervening years clearly and confidently.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The many leaps in time to the wedding—to which Ruben shows up on a motorcycle, angry enough to knock his brother out with a single punch—consistently ratchet up the sense of dread, and the suspense over why or how these two have stayed enmeshed.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Kites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kites. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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