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Recent Examples of stockman
For stockmen and women, there’s nothing more rewarding than a 283-day pregnancy that results in a contented cow and a healthy calf.
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Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The stockman rolls on narrow 21/18-inch spoked enduro wheels.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Environmental groups such as the Western Watersheds Project as well as local stockmen’s associations are quick to litigate changes to permits.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 1 Dec. 2025
Houston Tye Hinton, resident stockman at the Anchor 7 Cattle Growers Association, is winding down after a long day of branding cattle.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
The larger piece found its way to the Esperance Museum, but the smaller piece remained undiscovered until the curious stockman uncovered it.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2023
In addition to being a pilot, Rhiley worked as a stockman, per The Guardian.
—Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
Just as Darwin cultivated stockmen and pigeon breeders for their familiarity with the mysterious laws of inheritance, biologists interested in rattlesnakes have beaten a path to Martin’s door.
—Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The stockman rolls on narrow 21/18-inch spoked enduro wheels.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Environmental groups such as the Western Watersheds Project as well as local stockmen’s associations are quick to litigate changes to permits.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 1 Dec. 2025
Houston Tye Hinton, resident stockman at the Anchor 7 Cattle Growers Association, is winding down after a long day of branding cattle.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
The larger piece found its way to the Esperance Museum, but the smaller piece remained undiscovered until the curious stockman uncovered it.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2023
In addition to being a pilot, Rhiley worked as a stockman, per The Guardian.
—Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
Just as Darwin cultivated stockmen and pigeon breeders for their familiarity with the mysterious laws of inheritance, biologists interested in rattlesnakes have beaten a path to Martin’s door.
—Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockman
Noun
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Kirk Wilbur, vice president of government affairs cattlemen’s association, said the organization is concerned about that division of funding — especially if funding is reduced.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The vigilantes who hanged her were self-serving cattlemen.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This agreement is cost-effective, creates a sustainable home for our horsemen, and ensures that the Preakness Stakes and Maryland racing remain global icons of excellence for generations to come.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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After his passing at age 89 in June, The Courier Journal began to hear even more stories from horsemen about Lukas' legend.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1894, a rancher in Montrose looking at levels discovered the water in the Gunnison River was higher than the valley.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The rancher is wearing a hat with a Teskey’s Saddle Shop logo.—
Brayden Garcia
May 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Boötes is often depicted as a herdsman, but its real value lies in its role as a guidepost.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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More traditionally, Boötes is a herdsman or a plowman.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Stockman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockman. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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