preys
- present tense form of prey (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"The ants it preys on have adhesive pads on their feet, so the contraction of the bundle of tension lines has to overcome a force of many times the ant's body weight to lift it."
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
Together, we can set an example of strong leadership that protects people rather than preys on them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
“She had difficulties already in her life, and there’s no sugar coating that. So we had to navigate this argument that what social-media addiction does is it preys upon the vulnerable more times than not.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
"The weight loss industry already preys on individuals, using fear and shame, as they are known to be more emotional triggers as opposed to using scientific evidence when marketing their product"
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025
After all these years, Richard Parker still preys on his mind.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
