as in vampire
a person who habitually preys upon others
characterized the financial advisors as kites who took advantage of their customers
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Recent Examples of kite
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
The new logo, which features a smiling bear named Choco — CHOC’s mascot — and Rady’s long-standing playful use of a kite as an apostrophe, will be used in digital communications immediately though no firm timeline for its use in hospital signage has yet been announced.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
In kiting, athletes race on boards that fly above the water.
—NBC News, 23 July 2024
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Noun
Other notable inductees include sand (2021), the Atari 2600 Game System (2007), balls (2009), Hot Wheels (2011), The Game of Life (2010), G.I. Joe (2004), cardboard boxes (2005), Raggedy Ann and Andy (2002), kites (2007), Mr. Potato Head (2000) and sticks (2008).
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
The new logo, which features a smiling bear named Choco — CHOC’s mascot — and Rady’s long-standing playful use of a kite as an apostrophe, will be used in digital communications immediately though no firm timeline for its use in hospital signage has yet been announced.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
In addition to coveted sightings of the Florida scrub jay, birders can seek out 142 other bird species observed along the Great Florida Birding Trail within the park, including chestnut-sided warblers, Mississippi kites, and Blackburnian warblers.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
In kiting, athletes race on boards that fly above the water.
—NBC News, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kite
Noun
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However, the character didn't last long, and the wrestler later became a vampire in WWE's ECW, which also didn't work out.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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An historical horror novel about a vampire who haunts the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This year, Hamlin and JGR signed National Debt Relief as a new primary sponsor, and his No. 11 car has been sporting Yahoo! and SportClips colors once again.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The pop star sported a dainty necklace, which many fans immediately recognized as a snake biting its own tail, otherwise known as a ouroboros.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The recipient of the explicit photos was actually a predator who was blackmailing him, threatening to release the images to his family and friends.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The app has a private messaging feature that can lead to inappropriate conversations with predators.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Mar. 2025
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As the massive marine animals close in on Florida’s spring break destinations, experts stress that shark attacks are tracking much lower than average across the world.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The University of Florida is widely known for its annual investigation of shark bites around the world, but a new study by researchers at the school does a deep dive into 20 years of bites from an even deadlier species: venomous snakes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Eleven 0-0 draws — one every three games, in effect — is another telling statistic, especially remembering how Kompany’s team romped to the Championship title two seasons ago, scoring 87 goals in the process.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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That candidate would romp to a 538-0 victory in the Electoral College, but that election was obviously still very close.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
26 Nov. 2024
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Intelligencer The Cut Vulture The Strategist Curbed Grub Street vulture games Mar. 18, 2025 A new Cinematrix drops every morning.—
Britina Cheng,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Managers and financial advisors preying on top-tier prospects like vultures.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The film starts at a Mediterranean party resort, where British teenager Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce) joins her two best friends for a summer holiday of drinking, dancing and chasing the freedom that comes with youth (a la Spring Breakers).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Multiple stores have been getting facelifts, along with the area’s signature Boardwalk Inn. UCF’s downtown arts festival: Music, murder and dancing dragons UCF Celebrates the Arts, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, features theater, music, lectures, art and kids’ activities.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
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Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.—
Mike Kupper,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2024
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“Kite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kite. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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