as in assailants
one who violently sets upon another
was able to pick her attacker out of the police lineup
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Recent Examples of attackers
While Rosenior would have been expected to coax better performances from those available, Chelsea’s attackers have failed to step up.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In footage posted to X by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, dozens of bystanders can be seen filming as Jaden is savagely beaten, when one of his attackers draws a firearm and shoots him at point-blank range.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Among the gunman’s belongings was a photo modified by artificial intelligence showing him alongside the Columbine attackers, according to a state official who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the media.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Keeping your system secure should not put you at risk, yet that's exactly what attackers are exploiting here.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Time was of the essence, but the attackers, too, had been up against the clock.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
As the chimps piled on top of him, an adult female chimp, Aretha, attempted to shield Basie from his attackers, but she was quickly chased away.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Further investigation will take place to determine the attackers’ motivations.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2026
Reports from organizations such as Bloomberg have highlighted how attackers are adopting new methods, including those enabled by emerging technologies.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In footage posted to X by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, dozens of bystanders can be seen filming as Jaden is savagely beaten, when one of his attackers draws a firearm and shoots him at point-blank range.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Among the gunman’s belongings was a photo modified by artificial intelligence showing him alongside the Columbine attackers, according to a state official who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the media.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Keeping your system secure should not put you at risk, yet that's exactly what attackers are exploiting here.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Time was of the essence, but the attackers, too, had been up against the clock.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
As the chimps piled on top of him, an adult female chimp, Aretha, attempted to shield Basie from his attackers, but she was quickly chased away.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Further investigation will take place to determine the attackers’ motivations.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 14 Apr. 2026
Reports from organizations such as Bloomberg have highlighted how attackers are adopting new methods, including those enabled by emerging technologies.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attackers
assailants
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The eight assailants got out of two cars, including a gray Nissan Altima.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Multiple people have been stabbed in a series of recent attacks in Imperial Beach, and detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the assailants.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Attackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attackers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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