HARRIER Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

harrier

noun

Definition of harrier

as in heckler

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Recent Examples of harrier Flamingos, African marsh harriers and Cape longclaws all gather in and around the ponds, and in the summer grey and purple herons arrive in droves. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 But just ahead of them is the harrier, recognized since 1885. — Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Birdwatchers flock to the marshes, where various species, such as flamingos (in spring and autumn), marsh harriers, and black and white storks congregate in great numbers. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Some belong to the family Accipitridae, which comprises hawks, eagles, kites and harriers. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight. — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024

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That’s a little simplistic — look at San Francisco’s Scott Wiener being chased from a trans rights event by hecklers accusing him of being pro-genocide.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of heckler

Noun

Because in the eyes of a powerful legal system that is either unwilling or afraid to upset the status quo, Hill was but a brief interrupter.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
In my experience, the interrupter will pause and look toward you, which is your opportunity to chime back in.

— Jessica Chen, CNBC, 15 May 2026

Definition of interrupter

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Our lively tour guide regaled us with stories of the residents who inhabited those streets, including merchant Mary King and George Rae, the plague doctor who tended to victims in 1645.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
How many malodorously toxic episodes does that make toward the seven plagues in the Old Testament?

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of plague

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Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research suggests, with women and those between the ages of 45 and 64 more likely to have them.

— Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
As body temperature rises and humidity limits the body’s ability to cool itself, mild symptoms such as cramps and headaches can progress to shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and ultimately life-threatening heat stroke.

— Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026

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