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Recent Examples of trappersEven 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trappers
hunters
Noun
For deal hunters and people fixing up their starter apartments, Wayfair has much to offer in the way of a truly massive selection of affordable lighting.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
When The Worm’s Cannon Fires Velvet worms are nocturnal hunters that move through leaf litter, rotting logs and other cluttered, low-light environments.