ambushers

Definition of ambushersnext
plural of ambusher

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambushers
Noun
  • Further investigation will take place to determine the attackers’ motivations.
    Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The attackers then strangled Leyla with the rope, per La Jornada.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Two other assailants were wounded and captured during Tuesday’s shootout in the city’s financial and business district, while two police officers sustained slight injuries, officials said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Two other assailants were wounded and captured during Tuesday’s shootout in the city's financial and business district, while two police officers sustained slight injuries, officials said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Ambushers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambushers. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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