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 Earlier this spring, two hobbyist treasure hunters uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found in Norway after discovering dozens of silver coins in a field. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 She was killed in 1993, the same year hunters discovered her remains in Southampton. Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 There are outfit repeaters, vintage treasure hunters, and even emotional dressers. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 June 2026 In the months since his Administration rolled back long-standing sanctions, Venezuela’s ten-year sovereign bond has soared, and investors have flocked to Caracas with the zeal of bargain hunters at a flea market. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter
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Noun
  • In recurve bow events, an archer will stand over 70 meters away from their target.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
  • Last week’s contortionist archer.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 May 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
  • His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • Also an experienced falconer, Kennedy is known for keeping and training birds of prey.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026

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“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunter. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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