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marauder

noun

Definition of maraudernext
as in raider

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Recent Examples of marauder Based in Austin, Texas, Saronic makes six autonomous surface vessel iterations, including a six-foot-long vessel known as Spyglass and its 40-metric-ton marauder. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 The Islamic State, or ISIS, the most vicious terror group ever, found Iraq to be the perfect launching pad for its marauders. — Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026 The marauders who perpetrated the post-2003 sectarian violence weren’t. — Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025 These tiny marauders seem determined to destroy every porch, deck, and flower bed within reach. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marauder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marauder
  1. raider
  2. robber
  3. looter
  4. pirate
  5. buccaneer
Noun
  • Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of raider
Noun
  • The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of robber
Noun
  • The idea was that in the wake of the death of my main series for 12 years, Destiny, this Splatoon looter shooter could make that sting a bit less.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If the idea of a Splatoon looter-shooter appeals to you, then Splatoon Raiders should be on your radar.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of looter
Noun
  • The series follows the exploits of Luffy and his pirate crew in their search for the eponymous One Piece.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Their journey brings them into conflict with pirates seeking control of the sacred water on which their community depends.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pirate
Noun
  • The final devastating raid by English buccaneers in 1686 left the outpost stripped of the very riches that had invited its ruin.
    — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Photos and videos of the interior reveal buccaneer style down to the most minute details, like octopus tentacle door handles.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026
Definition of buccaneer

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“Marauder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marauder. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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