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Recent Examples of trapper
The hike features Bailly Homestead, where fur trapper Joseph Bailly first established his trading post along the Little Calumet River in 1822.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
With traces of the trap titans that paved the way, Kushington’s motivational raps filled his trapper-friendly The Streets Is Yours debut project, which arrived last March.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
His final accents came via dark shades and a fluffy black trapper hat.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The puck, the trapper, the goalie pads.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
In Sarasota County, the answer is at least seven — plus a skilled trapper, according to the sheriff's office.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
The rulemaking committee set a statewide quota at 250 bobcats for the season and allowed each trapper to take a single cat.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
Wright called 911 for help, which included a trapper that captured the gator.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
With traces of the trap titans that paved the way, Kushington’s motivational raps filled his trapper-friendly The Streets Is Yours debut project, which arrived last March.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
His final accents came via dark shades and a fluffy black trapper hat.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
The puck, the trapper, the goalie pads.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
In Sarasota County, the answer is at least seven — plus a skilled trapper, according to the sheriff's office.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
The rulemaking committee set a statewide quota at 250 bobcats for the season and allowed each trapper to take a single cat.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
Wright called 911 for help, which included a trapper that captured the gator.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapper
Noun
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Let the python hunters go in there and do their thing.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sportsmen’s groups generally connect recreational shooters and hunters, and at the congressional level the caucus is bipartisan.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2026
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Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapper. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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