rustlers

Definition of rustlersnext
plural of rustler

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rustlers
Noun
  • Two smugglers were later sentenced to decades in prison for that incident.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Sure, there were fewer bands, but Keenan worked the phones for weeks tracking down as many of the sailors and smugglers from that era as possible.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Set against mountainous landscapes and rural lakes, the story follows a wandering swordsman who is falsely accused of stealing a shipment of gold and must unravel a web of intrigue involving bandits, palace guards and corrupt officials while attempting to clear his name.
    Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Alongside attacks by bandits, Nigeria is also plagued by an insurgency fought by the Boko Haram extremist group and its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Tim Brinkhof The Past Julius Caesar was once captured by pirates.
    Big Think, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Themed weeks include Harry Potter, Star Wars and pirates.
    Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Rustlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rustlers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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