RANGER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

ranger

noun

Definition of ranger

as in marine

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Recent Examples of ranger In Zimbabwe’s Sapi Reserve, biodiversity ranger Kristie Kundai Kabwe sees the uniform as both responsibility and transformation. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Respect posted signs and staff and ranger instructions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Many franchise mainstays will also return, including the complex space ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Bulay, a local San Dieguito Academy alum who grew up exploring in the dirt of the river park trails, has been a part of the organization for 16 years and most recently led the JPA’s interpretive education program as a senior interpretive ranger. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranger

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Noun

Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not yet been documented in the current marine heatwave, but warn that conditions could shift quickly if El Niño strengthens as forecast.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
View gallery - 6 images The global marine industry has been trying to reduce emissions from shipping for years, and making a dent in the 2%-3% of global CO2 emissions from moving 90% of the world's cargo would be no mean feat.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 June 2026

Definition of marine

Noun

In 2014, raiders won 72% of votes cast to declassify Costco's board and still lost, because that was less than half of all shares.

— Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
For decades, tomb raiders have pillaged sites across the country, selling them on the black market.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 June 2026

Definition of raider

Noun

Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.

— Kevin Fixler April 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Oforah was an infantry rifleman.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Definition of rifleman

Noun

Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.

— PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
Artillery is a delicate skill, with cannoneers assessing topography, air pressure and even the weather at the top of the round’s parabolic arc before taking a shot.

— Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023

Definition of cannoneer

Noun

On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.

— Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
The name is inspired by the Christian martyr Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, miners, and those who work with fire or explosive materials.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026

Definition of artilleryman

Noun

New additions to the cast include not only Pattinson but also Isaach de Bankolé as Paul’s former Fedaykin death commando.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard).

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Definition of commando

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