wrangler

noun

ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər How to pronounce wrangler (audio)
Definition of wranglernext
1
as in cowboy
a hired hand who tends cattle or horses at a ranch or on the range a rough-hewn wrangler who never says much

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2
as in fighter
a person who takes part in a dispute known as a petty, unrelenting wrangler who likes argument for the sake of argument

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Recent Examples of wrangler The wranglers caught Tootsie and then handed something to Joe. — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 This car heat shield also comes in medium, extra-large and wrangler sizes. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The wranglers relocate snakes from residences to more appropriate habitat and educate the public about their habits and behavior. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrangler
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  1. cowboy
  2. fighter
  3. plaintiff
  4. defendant
  5. debater
  6. contestant
  7. advocate
  8. brawler
Noun
  • Our range includes a meandering cowboy odyssey that sprawls from a nowhere town in Texas to Big Sky country, a poignantly observant memoir from a wild child Dreamlander, and a careful dissection of a situationship set to the rhythms of 1970s Brazil.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • More than 2 million people attend every year and are greeted by Big Tex, the iconic 55-foot cowboy mascot.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowboy
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  • Another billboard shows what appears to be a fighter, wearing a shirt with Khamenei’s portrait on it.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The communication drills are intended to encourage first-line fighters to be more self-reliant and effective in battle, experts say.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighter
Noun
  • Another plaintiff, Aidan Shaw, played at Boston College in 2025-26 before entering the 2026 NBA draft.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The success of these cases depends on the ability of the plaintiff to prove a violation of the law.
    — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaintiff
Noun
  • The defendants also contend there has been no actual consumer confusion since Teddy's Market opened and that Buc-ee's is attempting to claim overly broad trademark rights over common cartoon animal mascots used by convenience stores.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In a social media post, James Lee Bright, a lawyer for Rhodes, congratulated the defendants.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of defendant
Noun
  • The debaters themselves hold the incentive to say extreme statements to become a viral clip as well.
    — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • For instance, perhaps a student’s Activities List includes four years as a competitive debater, a part-time job choreographing for a local dance studio, and a long-running hobby restoring vintage radios.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of debater
Noun
  • Raven was previously announced as part of the cast in an official press release obtained by EW, which touted her as an official contestant.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • Not knowing the answer, the contestants used their lifeline to ask host Jimmy Kimmel.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of contestant
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  • Patient safety advocates criticize the decision, noting these unapproved compounds, like BPC-157, lack robust human clinical trials and pose risks, including potential cancer links.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Consumer advocates say state student loans are more akin to private student loans, and should be approached with caution.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocate
Noun
  • One brutal knife fight pauses so a brawler can cue up a song on the jukebox that sounds like something Doris Day would slow-dance to.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Song of the Samurai is based on a popular manga series and tells the story of Toshizo Hijikata, a street brawler who makes a living selling medicine for his family.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
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