PURSUERS Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

pursuers

noun

plural of pursuer

as in hunters

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hunters

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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, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

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