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as in predators
a person who habitually preys upon others
the real estate buzzards were really putting pressure on the one homeowner who was still refusing to sell
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as in bastards
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
that crotchety old man can be a real buzzard when he's in a bad mood—which is usually the case
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Recent Examples of buzzards
Even the bearded Texas blues buzzards in ZZ Top, the most proudly unfashionable band around, became unlikely teen idols, just by embracing the absurdity of it all, with their white-fur guitars, and gender parody.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2025
In any case, the buzzards were circling like in an old western.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2025
In any case, the buzzards were circling like in an old western.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buzzards
Noun
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These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … DOUBLE ENFORCEMENT — ICE busts MS-13 gang member and child predators while helping TSA out.—
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FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Vanessa Van Helsing wakes up from a coma to discover that a volcanic eruption has blotted out the sun, letting vampires prey 24/7.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The freshman series focused on a secretive society called the Talamasca, composed of the men and women responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Yurok Tribe is leading the effort to bring the large, endangered vultures back to their historic homeland in Humboldt and Del Norte counties.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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To show their enduring affection, mated pairs of vultures synchronize their flight patterns, touch their beaks together in what looks like a kiss and entwine their long necks.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike regular drain snakes that require manual control, the DrainShroom disposable drain snakes are designed to attach to any power drill to create a highly effective hair clog grabbing tool.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Buzzards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buzzards. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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