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as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell
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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case
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Recent Examples of buzzard
Even the bearded Texas blues buzzards in ZZ Top, the most proudly unfashionable band around, became unlikely teen idols, just by embracing the absurdity of it all, with their white-fur guitars, and gender parody.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
In any case, the buzzards were circling like in an old western.
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Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Nothing moved nearby, but high overhead two big buzzards circled slowly.
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Arthur Grahame,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2025
The sight of the buzzards gathered on his elderly neighbor's roof therefore gave Brewer cause for concern.
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Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for buzzard
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
In any case, the buzzards were circling like in an old western.
—
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Nothing moved nearby, but high overhead two big buzzards circled slowly.
—
Arthur Grahame,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2025
The sight of the buzzards gathered on his elderly neighbor's roof therefore gave Brewer cause for concern.
—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for buzzard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzard
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In Britain, all the large predators had long since been exterminated and the smaller ones (like foxes) were ruthlessly persecuted.
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Adorned with almost graphically violent labels showcasing alpha predators -- a shark, a grizzly, an orca, a lion and some sort of particularly angry bird of prey -- the bottles are a far cry from the placid villas and languorous ladies plastered across so many wines.
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For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
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Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
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Like Lestat explains, there are levels of enjoyment for a vampire.
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Jones first floated the idea of rock star Lestat while the team filmed Season 2 in Prague in 2023, giving Wood time to begin imagining what a nearly 300-year-old vampire might wear while reinventing himself as a singer.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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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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The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
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But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
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Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.
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Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.
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“Buzzard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzard. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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