gunners

Definition of gunnersnext
plural of gunner
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Noun
  • Allen attempted to storm the dinner on foot, carrying multiple guns and knives, and planned to kill top officials, starting with the highest-ranking, according to the criminal complaint.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • After several minutes of police trying to get Steven Jones to drop the knife with their guns drawn, the three officers were able to form a circle around him with a sidewalk and small snowbank to his back, the video shows.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On top of the three demon hunters (Rumi, Mira and Zoey), Lazzareschi also offers male performers resembling the Saja Boys (the rival group in the film) that teach kids breakdancing.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Steller sea lions are opportunistic hunters that feed on a wide range of prey.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Gunners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunners. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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