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coyote

noun

Definition of coyotenext
as in mule

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Recent Examples of coyote That was until mom heard her daughter scream and saw the coyote going after the girl. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Moments later their fun turned into fright as the coyote continued attacking the child, even after Cardinal yelled at it. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 News of the young coyote’s death was met with an outpouring of grief by many residents, as well as outrage over who would shoot her. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coyote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coyote
  1. mule
  2. gunrunner
  3. smuggler
  4. runner
  5. bootlegger
Noun
  • Recognized for its extended vamp (that is, the upper portion of the shoe), this style lives at the intersection of a ballerina, a loafer, and a mule.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Vogue’s Favorite Backless Loafers The loafer mule emerged as a breakout style last spring after more than a decade of lying dormant, and appearing on the runways at Gucci, Balenciaga, and Chanel.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mule
Noun
  • The notion that Roper, as a young man, could have been a gunrunner in Colombia felt right to me.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
  • There are brash foreign fighters and humble food drivers and furtive gunrunners and ancient babushkas knitting camouflage ghillie suits in community gyms.
    — Peter Rubin, Longreads, 23 Feb. 2023
Definition of gunrunner
Noun
  • Still, despite the typical procedural formula with cases tied to gun smugglers, cartel assassins and kidnappings, the show remains topical enough to keep viewers engaged.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Florida has a colorful history as a haven for smugglers and scammers.
    — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • Getting runners on base, moving them into scoring position and delivering big hits in key situations will be critical.
    — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • And the team is considering utility player Hyeseong Kim as a potential pinch-runner.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of runner
Noun
  • The spicy margarita and bootlegger cocktails were lady-friend approved, and the guys all loved their beers.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bootlegger

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“Coyote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coyote. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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