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 These apex predators are fearsome hunters who employ diverse strategies and work collaboratively when tracking down a meal. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026 These skilled hunters stalk their prey in a variety of ways, from hydroplaning onto the sand to grab seals to corralling fish into big bait balls for a snack. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 For many fashion students or recently graduated job hunters, the enduring relevance of formal interviews comes as a relief. Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026 By early October, skeletons begin appearing on front porches, ghost hunters gather downtown, and visitors come to see how a small Kentucky town became an unlikely destination for fans of the supernatural. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 As large animals and apex predators, Burmese pythons have very few threats beyond human hunters, per the FWC, leaving them free to prey on native species and consume their resources. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Last year, 934 hunters participated in the 10-day event and removed 294 pythons. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026 Now, over a year after the film’s premiere, the demand for merchandise is finally being fulfilled with the pending release of dolls of singers/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey from Mattel, role-playing toys from Hasbro and Funko Pops! Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Ghost hunters can ask to stay in a Spirited room—a room that's believed to have high paranormal activity. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

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“Hunters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunters. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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