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as in womanizers
a man given to seducing women
she threatened to geld the wolf if he didn't stop making passes at her
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as in predators
a person who habitually preys upon others
no sooner had the lottery winner's name been made public than the wolves with their investment schemes showed up on her doorstep
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Recent Examples of wolves
While dogs and wolves share a common ancestor, the origins of domestic dogs are more complex than once thought.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Embark's DNA tests screens for more than 400 breeds of dog, including wild animals such as dingoes, coyotes, wolves and village dogs, helping owners of mixed breeds understand their pet's ancestry.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Now, protected by both the federal and state endangered species acts, wolves are making a comeback.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Three wolves — Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi — now roam a secure 2,000-acre preserve together.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Miami has a chance in its home opener to reset, reboot and keep the wolves at bay.
—Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Five of the 15 wolves brought to the state in January have died, including two that were shot in Wyoming.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Embark's DNA tests screens for more than 400 breeds of dog, including wild animals such as dingoes, coyotes, wolves and village dogs, helping owners of mixed breeds understand their pet's ancestry.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Now, protected by both the federal and state endangered species acts, wolves are making a comeback.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Three wolves — Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi — now roam a secure 2,000-acre preserve together.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Miami has a chance in its home opener to reset, reboot and keep the wolves at bay.
—Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Five of the 15 wolves brought to the state in January have died, including two that were shot in Wyoming.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolves
Noun
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As apex predators, wolves play an important role in healthy ecosystems, said Christine Barton, executive director of the California Wolf Center.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Traders can execute large positions without revealing their size, entry points, or liquidation levels to potential predators.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All 500-year-old vampires will be able to watch Talamasca on their television sets in linear fashion on AMC.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Wolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolves. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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