skirmishers

noun

plural of skirmisher
as in challengers

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  1. challengers
  2. defendants
  3. plaintiffs
  4. contestants
  5. advocates
  6. contenders
Noun
  • In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, several would-be Collins' challengers descended upon the scene — and her office — to speak out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Graham prevailed over five primary challengers in June and was expected to face the Democratic nominee, Annie Andrews.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of challengers
Noun
  • In addition to profiting from prostitution, the defendants collected payments on the victims’ inflated smuggling debts.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Trump later pardoned or commuted the sentences of virtually all defendants involved in the riot.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of defendants
Noun
  • Without the air conditioning, security and electricity of the motel rooms, the plaintiffs are in danger, the suit alleges.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration.
    — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of plaintiffs
Noun
  • Of those 10 contestants, five will be eliminated at the end of this episode.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The contestants had 50 minutes to make a dessert of their choice.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • There was, however, criticism of the deal among legal and immigrant advocates.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • If Sherwood-area schools break away from the Pulaski County Special School District, the new school district would be the state's 16th-largest by enrollment, according to a feasibility study commissioned by Sherwood public school advocates.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • One of the strongest contenders who could challenge Reyes is Mia Donadio, who returns with the experience of participating last year in Miss Universe Cuba.
    — Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • All of the focus this weekend, though, will be about the fight on the field between two title contenders.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of contenders
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