as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
noted that the paparazzi are vultures who could not exist without the connivance of the tabloid-buying public
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Recent Examples of vulture
From clothing and jewelry to home decor, Elvira remains an alternative pin-up, popular with movie buffs and goth culture vultures alike.
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Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
One text written before 1250 swore by dead vultures being a one-size-fits-all cure for a myriad of health issues.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
According to Flash, the drones are stacked one above another like circling vultures, so for example the ‘blue’ drone waits its turn until the ‘red’ drone has attacked.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Jena’s husband wanted to leave her body to the vultures.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
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Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2025
One text written before 1250 swore by dead vultures being a one-size-fits-all cure for a myriad of health issues.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
According to Flash, the drones are stacked one above another like circling vultures, so for example the ‘blue’ drone waits its turn until the ‘red’ drone has attacked.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Jena’s husband wanted to leave her body to the vultures.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulture
Noun
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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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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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“Vulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulture. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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