predator
noun
any organism that exists by preying upon other organisms.
predators
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pluralof predator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The new A24 crime thriller depicts the show's host, NBC journalist Chris Hansen, carrying out sting operations on would-be predators.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Maybe I’d just cultivated too much shark knowledge, well aware that these apex predators are docile and do not hunt humans like they do in Peter Benchley’s novel.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
A study released in February found it was affecting bird behaviour across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to their ability to find food and avoid predators.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Editors from London to Hollywood, elated that blood-sucking predators are attacking A-listers on their private beaches, have posted lurid headlines about “Vegan Vampire” ticks and “Billionaires Under Siege.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The fence isn’t charged anymore and has been propped up with long branches to keep out the predators.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
