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as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
he fell prey to nagging—but groundless—doubts about his wife's fidelity
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
that woman has a sharp tongue, and her favored prey is her long-suffering husband
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Recent Examples of prey
That suggests these cranial structures were likely used for feeling out their deep, dark environment rather than capturing prey.
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Christie Wilcox, science.org, 30 Oct. 2024
Still, the variability based on diet suggests the bears are picking up most of the pathogens from their prey, which consists of seals, walruses and whales.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Three of the six cases were known indoor/outdoor cats that hunted mice and/or small birds as prey and also spent time indoors with their owners.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
These predators - who are also prey to many animals, including sharks - are equipped with venomous barbs on their tails, used defensively against potential threats.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Christie Wilcox, science.org, 30 Oct. 2024
Still, the variability based on diet suggests the bears are picking up most of the pathogens from their prey, which consists of seals, walruses and whales.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Three of the six cases were known indoor/outdoor cats that hunted mice and/or small birds as prey and also spent time indoors with their owners.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
These predators - who are also prey to many animals, including sharks - are equipped with venomous barbs on their tails, used defensively against potential threats.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prey
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It was purchased in 1890 by brothers John and Alexander Laurie to tow vessels and barges, or scows filled with stone from nearby quarries, in Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2024
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The site is near an ancient quarry, two burial caves and the remains of a Roman-era farmstead.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
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In this instance, the victim’s family can file a wrongful death claim.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Pleasant, an Irvington resident and co-organizer of Safe Routes to School Irvington, became an advocate after Crutchfield’s death, working with the victim's mother.Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Dnipropetrovsk region has been a frequent target of Russian bombardment in recent months.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Adair argues, though, that the case should serve as a broader warning about cybersecurity threats to Wi-Fi for high-value targets—and not just from the usual suspects loitering in the parking lot or the lobby.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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There were no reports of casualties or significant damage, officials said.Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The city's blockade resulted in thousands of deaths, with the total number of casualties yet to be fully tallied.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Prey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prey. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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