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
  • Once in place, researchers could visualize and observe which motor neurons lit up during what activities, such as bobbing the illicium to attract prey.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The adaptations evolved by both species pointed to a shift in the diet from terrestrial to aquatic prey.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of prey
Noun
  • The bids were a fraction of the money that Jones has been ordered to pay in defamation lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas filed by relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Police found the two victims dead at the crash site upon arrival.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of victims
Noun
  • Even the Kardashians themselves are deflating, with butts apparently reduced and fillers seemingly dissolved.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Even the Kardashians themselves are deflating, with butts apparently reduced and fillers seemingly dissolved.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 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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