ranger

noun

Definition of rangernext
as in marine

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Recent Examples of ranger Hyper-focused on tracking down the lost ranger, Anna ignores Geoff’s guidance, sage advice and the concern from her mentee, Zoey Bear Child (Paulina Alexis), to determine what happened. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 The family was never cited, but Dogen said one ranger told him the penalty for teaching without a permit could have been $192. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Two days later, a National Park Service ranger found Wells’ body on the northwest tip of Horn Island. — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 These events often feature live music, ranger programs, and special guest presenters and artists. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranger
  1. marine
  2. raider
  3. rifleman
  4. cannoneer
  5. artilleryman
  6. commando
Noun
  • Experts say there's a marine heatwave off parts of the West Coast.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Andrew Sweetman, the Scottish marine biogeochemist who led the work, hadn’t made such claims, but he was still pilloried by fellow-scientists, and proponents of mining accused him of being an anti-mining crusader.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of marine
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Beyond missile architecture, Pyongyang supplied Iran with midget submarines, anti-ship missiles, rocket launchers, and specialized commando training.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This new version would introduce the commando strike force featuring iconic characters like Duke, Roadblock and Snake Eyes.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Definition of commando

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