1
as in dodger
a dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value
a card shark
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2
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a shark at calculus
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as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
being a new arrival in Hollywood, she was easy prey for the sharks in the movie business
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Recent Examples of shark
Australia's last fatal shark attack was in March, according to data from the Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2013: Diana Nyad, on her fifth attempt, became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the use of a shark cage for protection.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Last year, the US had 28 unprovoked shark attacks, 14 of which were in Florida, according to the group.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
For Sharkboy, start with a dark top-and-bottoms base and add shark detailing using paint, felt, foam, or ribbon.
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—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2013: Diana Nyad, on her fifth attempt, became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the use of a shark cage for protection.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Last year, the US had 28 unprovoked shark attacks, 14 of which were in Florida, according to the group.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
For Sharkboy, start with a dark top-and-bottoms base and add shark detailing using paint, felt, foam, or ribbon.
6.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shark
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These changes will also usher in a shift in the way U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles customs and tariff enforcement, with both the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) laser focused on duty dodgers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak Read more Los angeles dodgers Sandy Alcántara Trade?—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Many have significant reservations about the safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccine, despite assurances from most experts that the benefits outweigh the risks.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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While Thursday’s vote against the combo shot may seem like a small tweak, experts said the fact that the panel was revisiting older vaccines can erode confidence in the overall vaccine process.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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With this brush with a violent predator, the Season 1 premiere finds Morgan sheltering in place at home with her kids and her ex Ludo (Taran Killam) while a police officer watches over the house outside.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cavefish keep their eggs and even sometimes young fish, in their mouth, a practice called mouth brooding that is thought to protect young cavefish from predators.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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So life insurance ultimately is a cheat code for generational wealth.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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Armed with his new cheat skills, Takeru begins his isekai journey!—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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Emirati youth delegations visited Israel; Israeli and Emirati scholars co-presented their work at conferences all over Abu Dhabi; and festive meals were served following the Jewish and Islamic dietary laws when Passover and Ramadan overlapped.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Baskin, a scholar of Rabbinic literature and former president of the Association for Jewish Studies, here offers a straightforward, clear introduction to the field of Jewish Studies in the United States and Canada, covering many of the key aspects and issues.—
Josh Lambert,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters Costume Party — Compete in a costume contest hosted by the Lego vampire.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the plus side, no vampires were detected in the baby cohort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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Yet as Russian war atrocities have become more evident, and Ukraine’s need for heavy armor has increased, the lines have grown blurrier and the rhetoric sharper.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2022
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Both offer blistering acceleration and sharper handling than the standard model.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
19 Feb. 2021
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Brown's former master distiller left his job at a grocery store and returned to bourbon making for a few months each year during the final chapter of Prohibition.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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These roles typically require a master’s degree but offer starting salaries in the $50,000-$70,000 range with significant growth potential.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shark. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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