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Recent Examples of hunter
In fact, McCarthy’s scalp hunters dine with Zuloaga (a real historical figure) and, at one point, ride into Janos.
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Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Kiel Sopko, who was a detective and evidence technician at the time of Chiodo’s death, was one of the officers who responded to Lowell when a hunter found her body in a stand of trees in a remote area, off a private road marked with a do not trespass sign.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Especially popular around battlegrounds or areas of historical value, some treasure hunters have retrieved World War II weapons, ancient coins, medals and other valuable items.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The bulletin notes that the hunter’s knife had been in contact with the bear’s mouth before he was cut, though officials aren’t, and can’t be, certain that’s where the bacteria came from.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2026
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Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Kiel Sopko, who was a detective and evidence technician at the time of Chiodo’s death, was one of the officers who responded to Lowell when a hunter found her body in a stand of trees in a remote area, off a private road marked with a do not trespass sign.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Especially popular around battlegrounds or areas of historical value, some treasure hunters have retrieved World War II weapons, ancient coins, medals and other valuable items.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The bulletin notes that the hunter’s knife had been in contact with the bear’s mouth before he was cut, though officials aren’t, and can’t be, certain that’s where the bacteria came from.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunter
Noun
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The nighttime steppe is an army of archers aiming their electric black arrows directly at you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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Red velvet and leather banquettes call for intimate gatherings while the main room has an eccentric vibe of huntsmen lodge meets medieval garden.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Anything left to mention? Reserve a private falconry experience with resident falconer Joe Roy III or play a round of golf at The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole, par-three course designed by renowned designer Todd Eckenrode.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saker falcon For thousands of years, falconers have prized the lightning-fast and saker falcon (Falco cherrug).—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunter. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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