as in assailants
one who violently sets upon another
was able to pick her attacker out of the police lineup
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of attackers
Executive visibility now cuts both ways Each social media post, keynote address, podcast appearance, and earnings call involving your CEO provides potential training data for attackers.
—
James Richardson, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Villa got into a groove, emboldened by attackers in rhythm and few fitness concerns.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
New starting attackers Reese Robinson, a transfer from Rutgers, and sophomore Kaylee Fravert have combined for 18 goals so far.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
But history lacks good examples of air campaigns that have easily toppled regimes and led to replacements that the attackers preferred.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Be cautious with urgent headlines or alerts about international conflict, since attackers frequently mimic breaking news.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Winnipeg had converted on the power play, isolating Trouba against two attackers.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Hernández is recovering from his wounds, Cuban authorities said, and the attackers wounded in the shootout were taken to the hospital for treatment.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Perry opened the door to Figueroa's van, while the other two attackers opened the front and rear passenger side doors, prosecutors said.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
James Richardson, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Villa got into a groove, emboldened by attackers in rhythm and few fitness concerns.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
New starting attackers Reese Robinson, a transfer from Rutgers, and sophomore Kaylee Fravert have combined for 18 goals so far.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
But history lacks good examples of air campaigns that have easily toppled regimes and led to replacements that the attackers preferred.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Be cautious with urgent headlines or alerts about international conflict, since attackers frequently mimic breaking news.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Winnipeg had converted on the power play, isolating Trouba against two attackers.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Hernández is recovering from his wounds, Cuban authorities said, and the attackers wounded in the shootout were taken to the hospital for treatment.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Perry opened the door to Figueroa's van, while the other two attackers opened the front and rear passenger side doors, prosecutors said.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attackers
assailants
Noun
-
The three assailants ran further into the Amtrak station and have not been caught.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
-
The assailants ambushed a police vehicle and killed one officer in Kohat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Attackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attackers. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
