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
The park shelters one of Europe’s largest colonies of griffon vultures plus imperial eagles, and black storks.
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Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Given its massive size, researchers have long debated whether Haast’s eagle was an active predator or more of a scavenger, like vultures and condors.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Intelligencer The Cut Vulture The Strategist Curbed Grub Street
vulture games
May 15, 2025
A new Cinematrix drops every morning.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Millions of vultures began to drop dead, leaving cattle to rot.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Given its massive size, researchers have long debated whether Haast’s eagle was an active predator or more of a scavenger, like vultures and condors.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Intelligencer The Cut Vulture The Strategist Curbed Grub Street
vulture games
May 15, 2025
A new Cinematrix drops every morning.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Millions of vultures began to drop dead, leaving cattle to rot.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vulture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulture
Noun
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Experts warn that this trend exploits teens and could expose them to predators and long-term emotional harm.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 June 2025
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Felines are both predators and prey, and climbing offers them a useful advantage.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Sinners — director Ryan Coogler’s hit vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan — is new on digital streaming this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And like microscopic vampires, the mites have evolved to avoid ultraviolet rays from the sun, which easily destroys their DNA.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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“Vulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulture. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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