hunters

plural of hunter
as in archers
a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunters This system of climbing sticks was popular among public-land hunters and even won our review of the best climbing sticks (before these safety concerns came to light). — Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026 Authorities believe Morley found his way to a farm near Marion, Illinois — about 127 miles (204 kilometers) away — in the days after his escape, spending some time in a shed that was used periodically by hunters. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 The high cost of borrowing could also be pushing house hunters across the country to rent instead of buy right now, said Benjamin Wright, a Miami real estate broker. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Hunters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunters. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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