lightning rods

noun

Definition of lightning rodsnext
plural of lightning rod
as in sitting ducks

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  1. prey
  2. victims
  3. butts
Noun
  • This increases our reliance on technical preventative controls and response and recovery capabilities should a user inadvertently fall prey to a social engineering attempt.
    James Blake, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But a recent program introduced sheepdogs, which guard the flocks from the predators and direct the cats to hunt their natural prey, reducing interactions with the gauchos.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of prey
Noun
  • Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of victims
Noun
  • Their special teams kicked our butts.
    David Ubben, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Their special teams kicked our butts.
    David Ubben, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of butts
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Thesaurus Entries Near lightning rods

lightning rod

lightning rods

light (on or upon)

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