RANGER Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

ranger

noun

Definition of ranger

as in marine

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civilian

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Recent Examples of ranger These events often feature live music, ranger programs, and special guest presenters and artists. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026 One climber slipped and fell about 700 feet after his equipment was not properly fastened, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and climbing ranger Nick Meyers. — James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026 But police say the ranger approaching the car would ultimately lead to a sprawling investigation involving drugs, guns, mysterious chemicals, a missing woman and local and federal investigators turning a Philadelphia home inside out. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 An initial helicopter search was limited because of cloud cover on the mountain, the forest service said, prompting one ranger to ascend a portion of the mountain on foot to reach her. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranger

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Noun

Opening Pacific marine monument waters could give the fleet more opportunities, since foreign ships wouldn’t be permitted to fish there.

— NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Experts predict a surge in stingray encounters and injuries as warmer waters reshape marine ecosystems from San Diego to Monterey.

— James Ward, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of marine

Noun

The raiders’ prisoners are saved by Titus, a young man on a mysterious quest of his own, but once Bria is freed from captivity, Titus leaves her to fend for herself in the wilderness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Known as the Danegeld, it was collected to pay Viking raiders to leave England alone.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 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

The Ottoman Empire had specialists, such as cannoneers and a standing corps of soldiers called Janissaries using handguns, among other weapons.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.

— PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025

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

This new version would introduce the commando strike force featuring iconic characters like Duke, Roadblock and Snake Eyes.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 July 2026
The way Samuel, sporting a buzz-cut like a commando, pushed opponents around and stuck his head where other defenders were afraid to put their feet.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of commando

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