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as in womanizer
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 predator
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 wolf
Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
The numbers of elks killed by people and wolves have been updated.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
Rich was wolfing down his meal of fried grayling and rice.
—Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
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But Brice and her team say wolves alone didn’t thin the herds.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
The numbers of elks killed by people and wolves have been updated.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
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Avoid stuffing your mouth Teach your child to take small bites and never wolf down their food.
—Katherine Lee, Parents, 29 July 2024
Rich was wolfing down his meal of fried grayling and rice.
—Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolf
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Coyotes are considered among the most successful predators in North America, with populations spread from Alaska down into Central America and east towards the Great Plains and Northeast.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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And jumping into a cage to get up close with one of the ocean's most feared and misunderstood predators: white sharks.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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After weeks of devouring articles, watching YouTube videos, and listening to podcasts, fans will finally get their first proper look at Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United today.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Frond-feeding weevil larvae are voracious eaters, capable of devouring several water ferns per day without harming native plants.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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After eight years of serving as a vibrant hub for coffee lovers, Irene’s will be closing on Nov. 24.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here, a few suggestions for the art lovers on your list.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Various theoretical, even divergent, details have been posited regarding the project — a period vampire thriller, a helicopter action thriller — but insiders maintain that nothing has come close to nailing Nolan’s real idea.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Things like the date Bella finds out that Edward is a vampire (January 18), or Renesemee’s birthday (famously 9/11).Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The fungus releases its spores when the dirt and dust are disturbed, and infection can occur when a person inhales these spores.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some studies have suggested inhaling steam infused with carom seeds to alleviate cold symptoms (cough, congestion, and sore throat).2 7.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Age-old paintings of satyrs bedding nymphs and mythological figures fornicating have been newly unearthed at a small house at Pompeii.Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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Other frescos show the sensual embrace of a satyr (a half-man, half-goat) and a nymph (a maiden goddess).Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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The three of them confronting the guy — Chet, is pretty hilarious, and Paul successfully scares him into gulping in fear.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, wine is a fundamentally a convivial beverage; it is not meant to be chugged, slammed, or gulped.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Wolf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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