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Recent Examples of gunner
His ability as a punt gunner and run defender helps his projection to become a featured piece of their special teams units during his rookie deal.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Skowronek, who is an excellent gunner, was the most likely candidate to claim the fifth spot based on his special teams value.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
George Sherman was a 19-year-old tank gunner from Brooklyn when his patrol found Mauthausen.
—Sara J. Brenneis, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
James is a two-tour combat veteran who served as a gunner on convoys in Iraq.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Skowronek, who is an excellent gunner, was the most likely candidate to claim the fifth spot based on his special teams value.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
George Sherman was a 19-year-old tank gunner from Brooklyn when his patrol found Mauthausen.
—Sara J. Brenneis, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
James is a two-tour combat veteran who served as a gunner on convoys in Iraq.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
Noun
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Sagittarius: Jessica Huang from Fresh Off the Boat Jessica is direct and blunt, like the archer.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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This anxiety is most common among hunters and competitive archers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ceja reportedly pulled out a gun and shot Joss before fleeing.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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In the 200-meter dash, Bednarek controlled the race from the gun, making his competitors work hard to catch him coming around the turn.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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However, our state continues to suppress fair access opportunities for sportsmen and women.—
Brandon Gleason,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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That was one of his last interviews and, seven months on, those words can feel heartbreakingly poignant after the deterioration that left him, a once supremely fit sportsman, spending his final days at St Nicholas Hospice in Bury St Edmunds.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The gunman was sentenced to life in prison for murder after a jury rejected his attempt to avoid prison time by pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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After the shooting just before 6 p.m., the gunman ran away from 8000 NW Seventh St., spot of a building with insurance and financial services companies.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
Noun
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With Badlands set to closely follow the adventures of a young Predator hunter trying to prove himself, this feels like only the beginning for an on-screen expansion of these aliens' history and culture.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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The documentary focuses on the influence Kingsbury had on the film, from both behind and in front of the camera, as the embodiment of Robert Shaw’s iconic shark hunter, Quint.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Noun
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All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Based on the best-selling comic book series, the fantasy follows barbarian huntress Red Sonja, who must unite a group of unlikely warriors to face off against the evil tyrant Emperor Draygan and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunner. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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