poachers

noun

plural of poacher
1
as in smugglers

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as in hunters

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  1. smugglers
  2. hunters
  3. pirates
  4. hawkers
  5. bandits
Noun
  • Still, despite the typical procedural formula with cases tied to gun smugglers, cartel assassins and kidnappings, the show remains topical enough to keep viewers engaged.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Florida has a colorful history as a haven for smugglers and scammers.
    — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of smugglers
Noun
  • The moon’s name refers to the time of year when hunters track and kill prey to stockpile meat for winter.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Job-hunters sent out an average of 45 job applications per month in May of last year, according to data shared with Fortune from employment platform Simplify.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunters
Noun
  • The pirates are believed to have kept the crew supplied with food during the hijacking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 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 pirates
Noun
  • They're joined by fishermen, auctioneers, fish hawkers and wholesalers, transport workers and ice suppliers.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The dog hawkers, however, don’t fit into any Peace Action report or lecture to visiting students.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hawkers
Noun
  • Snoopy and Woodstock line the outside of the bowl in costumes like cowboys, mummies, bandits, and witches.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
  • They are huddled together around the camera, looking like a bizarre collection of bandits.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of bandits
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