Definition of hunternext
as in archer
a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter Streep starred as a Danish baroness who falls in love with a big-game hunter, played by Redford, while running a coffee plantation in colonial Kenya in the epic romantic drama. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 However, the typical American house hunter faces a purchase-price-to-rental ratio of only 16 years. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 There’s this idea that the best hunters respect their prey by using everything. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026 The final regs reflect debate over technology potentially favoring wealthier hunters and impacting wildlife conservation. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter
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Noun
  • Last week’s contortionist archer.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 2026
  • The archer does not mince words, and neither does Ali when dealing with Rue.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.
    Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Also an experienced falconer, Kennedy is known for keeping and training birds of prey.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • The population was restored in Minnesota with the help of local falconers, the Midwest Peregrine Society and the agency's Nongame Wildlife Program, which supports the state's rare and vulnerable wildlife species.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunter. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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