as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
noted that the paparazzi are vultures who could not exist without the connivance of the tabloid-buying public
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Photos show the hooded vulture chick in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
One of vultures in a barren tree.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The town serves as the backdrop for what many surrounding the production consider the creative high point of the season — an episode 5 spaghetti western side mission that involves lepers, eye-gauging vultures, and a train pulled by zombies.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers need to close the loopholes now before the vultures pick it clean.
—Adam Kovacevich, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
One of vultures in a barren tree.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The town serves as the backdrop for what many surrounding the production consider the creative high point of the season — an episode 5 spaghetti western side mission that involves lepers, eye-gauging vultures, and a train pulled by zombies.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers need to close the loopholes now before the vultures pick it clean.
—Adam Kovacevich, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulture
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On the other hand, sunflowers are also highly attractive to beneficial insects, including predators such as assassin bugs that help control insect pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Repking adds that, regardless of whether kids are online or out in the world, predators flock to unsupervised spaces.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dive into the world of vampires and werewolves by visiting the Forks Chamber of Commerce.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Vulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulture. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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