gunner

noun

Definition of gunnernext
1
as in archer

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as in gun

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Recent Examples of gunner Charles developed into the Jets’ best gunner on special teams in 2023 and 2024 before tearing his ACL late in the 2024 season — an injury that also cost him all of 2025. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 Each guest has one of three jobs — pilot, gunner or engineer — and how well each rider performs determines the success of the mission. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The tank carried a crew of 5, including the driver, radio operator/hull machine gunner, commander, gunner, and loader. — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
  1. archer
  2. gun
  3. sportsman
  4. gunman
  5. hunter
  6. rifleman
  7. huntress
Noun
  • Similarly, the composer used a lyre to create the sound of a bow being strung — a key motif for Odysseus, who is a master archer.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of archer
Noun
  • Police located a third gun and an undisclosed amount of cash inside of a bag in a closet, BPD said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
  • To our community, join us in taking action against gun violence and helping the victims and those affected by gun violence to heal.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of gun
Noun
  • Fellow sportsman Jannik Sinner hoisted the Wimbledon trophy with his go-to Rolex Daytona on his wrist.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • Here is a film where fascists literally organize a soccer game for propaganda purposes, hoping to stage a sportsman-like event that will soften the public perception of their brutal regime.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
Definition of sportsman
Noun
  • At least 10 people were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning after a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district, according to officials.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • The 36-year-old officer was one of four people shot dead by gunman Shane Tamura at 345 Park Ave.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of gunman
Noun
  • Historian Casey Pallister argues that the brief but intense era of the bone hunters, those who scoured the land for the bones, should be better known.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026
  • Now, over a year after the film’s premiere, the demand for merchandise is finally being fulfilled with the pending release of dolls of singers/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey from Mattel, role-playing toys from Hasbro and Funko Pops!
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of hunter
Noun
  • Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.
    — Kevin Fixler April 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Oforah was an infantry rifleman.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of rifleman
Noun
  • An unconventional friendship with the rebellious, daring huntress Sely supports her journey to self-realisation and acceptance.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The ballet, about the romance between a regal huntress and a simple shepherd in ancient Greece, features Léo Delibes’ memorable score.
    — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of huntress

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