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Recent Examples of gunner
The commander appears to have also doubled as a gunner.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry — who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner — also responded to Trump, while not referring to the president by name.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
During his time in Iraq, Ross was a machine gunner on a combat logistical patrol team, court documents show.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Campbell, a reserve safety, has served as Miami’s top special teams performer for the past five seasons, holding the critical gunner role.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Prince Harry — who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner — also responded to Trump, while not referring to the president by name.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
During his time in Iraq, Ross was a machine gunner on a combat logistical patrol team, court documents show.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Campbell, a reserve safety, has served as Miami’s top special teams performer for the past five seasons, holding the critical gunner role.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunner
Noun
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The nighttime steppe is an army of archers aiming their electric black arrows directly at you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, he was forced into a May runoff against Brandon Herrera, a gun manufacturer and YouTube gun-rights influencer who narrowly lost to Gonzales in the 2024 primary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jim Morrison’s sultry lips share real estate with the dance metal band Rammstein and Knucklehead, the terrifying, gun-wielding skull mascot for the heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Compagnie Industriale Sportivo Italia—better known as Cisitalia—was founded by Italian industrialist and sportsman Piero Dusio in 1946.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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It was once owned by Briggs Cunningham, American entrepreneur, sportsman, winning America's Cup skipper, racing driver, race team owner, and winning constructor in sports car racing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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These warnings have gained urgency in the wake of a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, where a gunman opened fire outside a downtown bar last Sunday, killing three people and injuring 14 others.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sunday, shooting and killing the gunman, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance video showed Nick Kassotis' vehicle driving back and forth near the site where Mindi's remains were discovered by a hunter.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just like Elmer, Orion was a pretty good hunter.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Oforah was an infantry rifleman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Marine Corps said Rubio was trained as an infantry rifleman and was assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Ephesus also includes the remains of the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) a huntress and goddess of fertility.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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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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“Gunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunner. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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