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Recent Examples of poacher
Then, poachers sell them to the people who promote and sell them on sites like Reddit and TikTok.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Some of these attractions in the maze include a biohazard unit, a butcher shop, a poacher camp and a witch’s cauldron.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Though Mexico is considered the most cactus-diverse region on Earth, with approximately 850 species of the spiny succulents, Arizona’s native, endangered cactus are also vulnerable to poachers hoping to satisfy international collectors and local landscapers.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Madrid also seems to have unearthed a gem in Gonzalo Garcia, whom Herrera thinks can be Madrid’s penalty box poacher.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Some of these attractions in the maze include a biohazard unit, a butcher shop, a poacher camp and a witch’s cauldron.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Though Mexico is considered the most cactus-diverse region on Earth, with approximately 850 species of the spiny succulents, Arizona’s native, endangered cactus are also vulnerable to poachers hoping to satisfy international collectors and local landscapers.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Madrid also seems to have unearthed a gem in Gonzalo Garcia, whom Herrera thinks can be Madrid’s penalty box poacher.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poacher
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Prior to September, alleged cartel members and drug smugglers were treated as criminals with due process rights.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Past disputes have included Australian intelligence wiretapping accusations involving Indonesia's former president, the execution of Australian drug smugglers and tensions over people smuggling.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The movie tells the story of three women who are demon hunters and use their singing voices to create a magical barrier against demons called the Honmoon.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cheetahs are great hunters and eat rapidly then also leave remains for feeding other species.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Siringo was appointed a New Mexico Ranger in 1916 and for two years saw active service against cattle rustlers.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Now comes Bryan Burrough’s new book, The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild, to end the scrubbing of Hardin’s life of crime, along with those of many other murdering cattle rustlers, cheating saloon gamblers, and quick-draw vigilantes.—
Clifford Krauss,
Air Mail,
7 June 2025
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Anything left to mention? Reserve a private falconry experience with resident falconer Joe Roy III or play a round of golf at The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole, par-three course designed by renowned designer Todd Eckenrode.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saker falcon For thousands of years, falconers have prized the lightning-fast and saker falcon (Falco cherrug).—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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The story revolves around Davis, the sort of gentleman bandit who thoughtfully returns his victims’ cell phones before making his departure and who, in the grand tradition of cinematic thieves, is looking to get out of the business after that last big score.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fleeing into the desert with her father, she is hunted by a merciless army and forced to trust a legendary bandit (Mackie) with secrets of his own.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Since last spring, on gray days, Staller has been prowling the perimeter of the Gateway tunnel site, by the West Side rail yards, with his giant telephoto lens, like a birder who has lost his way.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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So far, there have been bald eagle sightings every day, allowing birders opportunities to spot eagles up close.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Fowlers have three children — including a son and daughter who are also Chapman alumni — 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and divide their time between residences on the East and West Coasts.—
Orange County Register,
Orange County Register,
28 Mar. 2017
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Fans are not just remembering this historic home run, but rather a humble pirate who spent his entire career here in Pittsburgh.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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As such, the Italian fighter pilot now spends most of his time as a bounty hunter hired to attack air pirates.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Poacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poacher. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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