"Prey" Example Sentences
1. The tiger prowled the jungle, searching for its next prey.
2. The sharks circled the seal, waiting for the opportune moment to attack their unsuspecting prey.
3. The hawk swooped down from the sky and snatched up the unsuspecting rabbit in its talons.
4. The wolf pack stalked the grazing deer, plotting an ambush of their unaware prey.
5. Vampires prey upon unsuspecting humans late at night.
6. Scammers prey upon the elderly and vulnerable to swindle them out of money.
7. The lion chased after the gazelle, running it down to exhaustion before going in for the kill.
8. The mantis eyed the unwitting fly as it landed on a nearby leaf, lying in wait for its next meal.
9. The mugger eyed the man coming down the dark alley, preparing to ambush his prey.
10. The human hunters tracked the herd of buffalo across the dusty plains in search of their next meal.
11. The spider patiently waited in its web for an unsuspecting insect to become ensnared in its trap.
12. Their plans to go hunting during the weekend were foiled when there was no prey to be found in that region.
13. The tyrannosaurus rex roared as it chased after its fleeing prey, an unfortunate triceratops.
14. Con artists prey upon the elderly by tricking them into bogus investment schemes.
15. Pyramid schemes prey upon the gullible and naive with their promises of easy money.
16. The snake slithered silently toward the nest of eggs, ready to feast on its next meal.
17. The pod of orcas worked together to trap and drown their aquatic prey.
18. The velociraptors tracked the injured apatosaurus, their keen senses alerting them to potential prey.
19. Crocodiles lie in wait near the watering hole, ready to snatch up any unsuspecting animal that comes to drink.
20. Mosquitoes prey upon humans, biting them to obtain blood meals.
21. Mosquitoes preyed upon us relentlessly as we camped in the jungle, making our night miserable.
22. The alligator lunged out of the water at lightning speed, snatching up its injured prey in a devastating clamp of its powerful jaws.
23. The pirate ship pursued the merchant vessel, intent on pillaging its cargo and preying upon its helpless crew.
24. Barnacles prey upon whales by attaching themselves to their skin and filter-feeding on the animal's blood.
25. Loan sharks prey upon people with poor credit, charging exorbitant interest rates.
26. The invasive species has begun preying upon native wildlife, disrupting the ecosystem.
27. Thieves prey upon tourists, taking advantage of their vulnerability.
28. Her plan was to lay in wait, preying upon the unsuspecting traveler as he passed by her alley.
29. Cheetahs rely on speed to catch prey, sprinting after gazelles and wildebeest.
30. The murderer preyed upon young women, luring them to secluded areas before killing them.
31. The wounded deer fled across the plain, struggling to escape its relentless predators.
32. When hunting season began, the woods came alive with predators searching for prey.
33. Plants prey upon insects by trapping and dissolving them with digestive enzymes.
34. Vultures circle patiently overhead, waiting for an animal to die so they may feast upon the carcass.
35. The great white shark detected movement in the murky water below, lurking patiently to attack any potential prey.
36. The wolves hunted in a pack, using teamwork and coordination to bring down large herbivorous prey.
37. The killer whale breached the surface, tossing its seal prey high into the air before diving back under the waves.
38. Mounting an ambush, the panther prepared to descend upon its unsuspecting prey.
39. Mosquitoes preyed upon us, their high-pitched buzzing amplified by the stillness of the warm night air.
40. The hyenas gathered around the fallen wildebeest, ready to fight off any predators who threatened their free meal.
41. Debt collectors often prey upon people with poor credit and limited financial means.
42. Advertisers prey upon consumer weaknesses and insecurities to sell their products.
43. The owl silently hunted the field for unwary prey, its large eyes scanning the long grass.
44. The great white shark cruised the shallow waters, searching for its next bloodthirsty prey.
45. The ferocious tiger pounced upon its helpless prey, knocking it to the ground.
46. Stalking through the forest, the panther searched for unwary prey among the underbrush.
47. The eagle eyed a field mouse running through the grass, preparing to swoop down on its next meal.
48. The wolves were relentless as they gave chase, determined to run their fleeing prey to exhaustion.
49. The lioness stealthily followed the herd of gazelles in search of vulnerable prey.
50. The hungry cougar descended from the trees, intent on finding prey on the forest floor.
51. The army of locusts descended upon the farm, ravaging crops and leaving nothing behind but bare stalks.
52. The parasite fed upon its host, slowly siphoning the animal's nutrients and energy.
53. The parasitic plant wrapped itself around the host tree, extracting water and nutrients from its unwitting prey.
54. The vicious gangsters preyed upon the poor and vulnerable, using violence and intimidation to make money.
55. Her anger and hatred fed upon itself, becoming an all consuming obsession.
56. The relentless army preyed upon the hapless peasants, burning and pillaging as they advanced.
57. The parasites nested within the termites' nest, waiting for the insects to come home so they might prey upon their hosts.
58. The vampire entered the bedroom, intent on finding an unsuspecting victim to prey upon.
59. Drug companies prey upon people's desires and fears, using slick advertisements to sell products.
60. I watched the hawk from my window, waiting patiently for unwary prey to emerge from the tall grass.
Common Phases
easy
prey
• Example: The old man was easy
prey for the pickpockets in the crowded market.
sitting duck/sitting target
• Example: She was a sitting target for the internet scammers with her gullible nature.
lie in wait
• Example: The tiger was lying in wait for approaching
prey along the forest path.
target of opportunity
• Example: When the gazelle wandered close by, it became a target of opportunity for the hungry lions.
mincemeat
• Example: The shark made mincemeat of the smaller fish, tearing it to pieces.
become
prey to
• Example: Many young people have become
prey to internet addiction in recent years.
prey upon
• Example: Swindlers
prey upon the elderly and vulnerable in society.
hunting ground
• Example: The riverbank was a prime hunting ground for the fierce crocodiles.
be on the lookout for
prey
• Example: The cheetah was on the lookout for
prey in the tall grass across the savannah.
pounce on
• Example: The tiger swiftly pounced on its unsuspecting
prey, a water buffalo.
Those are some common phrases you can use when writing or speaking about something or someone becoming victim to another. Let me know if you have any other questions!