hectors 1 of 2

plural of hector

hectors

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hector

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectors
Noun
  • While it’s commonly believed that cats and dogs are inherent enemies, the American Kennel Club (AKC) suggests that isn’t always the case.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One reason politicians get such a bad rap is that so many depict themselves as having pure, noble motives on high-profile issues while being unrepentant, undemocratic bullies when there are fewer cameras around.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
  • If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners, and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the first amendment?
    Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • All the while, Sarah is being hunted by corporate intimidators Dawson (Sam Worthington) and Rosetti (Willa Fitzgerald), who want to ensure her silence.
    EW.com, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Their neighbor, an older Jewish woman, gets arrested and Nazi thugs brazenly loot her apartment.
    Rabih Alameddine September 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
  • As night falls, armed thugs roam the streets and families pick up guns to protect themselves.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Hectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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