ranger

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Recent Examples of ranger Callum Heskett, 26, a seasonal ranger at Staunton State Park, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly making false claims about being attacked, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025 Quotable The Yosemite National Park ranger and biologist was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag from El Capitan. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025 The ranger, who was struck in the torso, was transported via airlift and underwent surgery at a nearby hospital, the outlets reported. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 The National Park Service operates ranger programs throughout the year aimed at giving visitors a better understanding of the cosmos, although the best is arguably the Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival, which offers stargazing sessions, guest speakers, and workshops. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ranger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranger
Noun
  • The former marine decided to head to Baton Rouge, La.
    Angelina Liu, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • One of her brothers, a marine, developed a massive cyst on his jaw.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The raiders kill many vault residents and kidnap her father Hank (Kyle MacLachlan), so the sheltered Lucy sets out on a quest to find him.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
  • After the rookie season finale where Hank MacLean, played by Kyle MacLachlan, escapes amid the battle between the Brotherhood of Steel and Moldaver’s New California Republic raiders, the way is opened for the sci-fi series to get to New Vegas, a popular location in the video game franchise.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Ming was eulogized during the service and more pomp that comes with a traditional law enforcement funeral service was carried out including the folding and presenting of the flag that draped his casket, a 21-gun salute (seven riflemen firing three volleys), and the playing of taps.
    Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
  • All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.
    Ray Alt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025
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
Noun
  • Hessler served in the U.S. Army as a field artilleryman for six years, retiring as a staff sergeant before serving two years as a patrol officer for the Baltimore City Police, followed by a lateral transfer to Carroll in March of 2021.
    Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Tim Walz enlisted as an artilleryman in the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1981, the day after his 17th birthday.
    The Editors, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Habib Diallo, a 60-year-old former army commando, said attending the sermons and discussions with the imam taught him about the risks of home births.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Sklenar is playing the commando.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Ranger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranger. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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