as in sharks
an aggressive and fiercely determined person
even the best defense can't keep that tiger from scoring
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Recent Examples of tigers
The name connects the cub to a real person doing conservation work on the ground in Sumatra, where the remaining wild population of Sumatran tigers lives.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The contest was donation-based, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts for Sumatran tigers.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, according to Dallas Zoo.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
They are spread out across six zones, including Red Rocks (tigers, zebra and giraffes), Lakeside Crossing (sea lions, seals and stingrays) and the immersive River’s Edge (elephants, cheetahs and hippos).
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
The film shows warriors riding in on tigers, some romance, lots of dancing and fighting, exotic locales, and the lead summoning a massive monster made of sticks and brush to fight her enemies.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The contest was donation-based, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts for Sumatran tigers.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Fewer than 600 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, according to Dallas Zoo.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
They are spread out across six zones, including Red Rocks (tigers, zebra and giraffes), Lakeside Crossing (sea lions, seals and stingrays) and the immersive River’s Edge (elephants, cheetahs and hippos).
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
The film shows warriors riding in on tigers, some romance, lots of dancing and fighting, exotic locales, and the lead summoning a massive monster made of sticks and brush to fight her enemies.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tigers
Noun
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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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Berfield — who played Reese, Dewey's older brother — watches the tween get picked on by a group of bullies before turning and smacking them with his bag.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Blackwell, a pharmaceutical sales representative in Los Angeles, said the Nicholsons favored certain players, including two whom Blackwell described as bullies.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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Snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda can patrol decks and passages, while coral, sponges, and barnacles create a habitat for smaller fish.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Under the ban, city code prohibited owning, transporting and selling pit bulls.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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What about those fighters grants them the respect of a great like you?—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian estimates cited in the report say at least 3,388 foreign fighters have been killed, with some estimates suggesting one in five recruits may not survive deployment.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tigers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tigers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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