SPEARMAN Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

spearman

noun

Definition of spearman

as in archer

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civilian

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Recent Examples of spearman Spawning walleyes move into the graveled shallows in spring and become easy prey for a spearman with a light. — Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026 And while the lone spearman's attack may have been futile at the time, the tactic has been since been vindicated by history. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 14 Jan. 2019

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Noun

My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of archer

Noun

Perhaps they were rejected earlier under Ohio’s regular unemployment system and didn’t realize a new one is now available for lower-wage workers and people such as free-lancers who report income on IRS 1099 forms.

— Rich Exner, cleveland, 4 June 2020
The empire specializes in magic, the kingdom focuses on lancers, while the alliance touts the best archers.

— Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 26 July 2019

Definition of lancer

Noun

Commanders understood that virtually any encounter involving a guardsman could be filmed and turned into a national controversy, potentially damaging an institution that continues to enjoy broad public confidence.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
It was taken inside the Lafitte Hotel on Bourbon Street, at the center of the French Quarter, after a guardsman used the bathroom on Sunday night.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of guardsman

Noun

Indeed, Richard the Lionheart, after countless campaigns and victories, was slain by a crossbowman (ironically, because this was a weapon that Richard championed greatly against the wishes of the Church).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Then Aemon dies accidentally when a Myrish crossbowman shoots him by accident on Tarth, then Jaehaerys has to decide who becomes the new heir.

— Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2022

Definition of crossbowman

Noun

Red neon tubes illuminated art works ranging from the disturbing (a black-and-white photograph of a person stuffing sausages in their mouth) to the mundane (a pastoral painting of a snowshoe-wearing rifleman).

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of rifleman

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