as in vampire
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 kite
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The impressive kite once held the record for the largest kite ever flown and has only flown twice in recent years, making its appearance a rare and truly captivating moment to witness.
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Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2026
First, an evening flirt session in the library, complete with setting the seeds for a charming afternoon of kiting.
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Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The impressive kite once held the record for the largest kite ever flown and has only flown twice in recent years, making its appearance a rare and truly captivating moment to witness.
—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
The game then becomes a matter of kiting those enemies into the open one by one to take them out safely.
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ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2026
First, an evening flirt session in the library, complete with setting the seeds for a charming afternoon of kiting.
—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kite
Noun
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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.
Verb
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Though Dan Wilcox is a Philadelphia-area native and sported a backwards Phillies cap to show it, the family now lives in Charleston, South Carolina, said his wife, Caroline.
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The interiors sport high-gloss finishes, bold patterns, and plush textures.
Noun
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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.
Verb
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And it was discovered by accident, when Delap and a few team-mates were larking about in training.
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Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.
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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.
Verb
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In November, the president was on hand as the NFL’s Washington Commanders hosted the Detroit Lions, and the visitors romped 44-22.
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The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio.
Noun
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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.
Verb
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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Bryan West July 8, 2023 Kelce danced his way into Arrowhead Stadium attending night two of the Eras Tour.
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“Kite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kite. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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