Thesaurus results for WRANGLER

wrangler

noun

ˈraŋ-g(ə-)lər

Definition of wrangler

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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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 Indigenous residents told the AP that wranglers also fenced off parts of the island and restricted access to farming areas that were meant for communal use. — ABC News, 19 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for wrangler

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Noun

The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.

— Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
White’s Jimmy Hurdstrom is a good-hearted yet rough-around-the-edges ranch hand who evolved from a troubled criminal into a resilient, proud cowboy.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cowboy

Noun

Houthi fighters in Yemen have increased attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom’s East-West oil pipeline, a key route for Saudi crude exports, has shut down amid attacks.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Both fighters carried Legion sensor systems equipped with a pre-production version of L3Harris’ HiveLink.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fighter

Noun

The plaintiffs allege the transfer was designed to protect church assets from potential litigation.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Bonds are designed to reduce the risk to plaintiffs that they won’t be paid if the defendant goes bankrupt while spending money on an appeal.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of plaintiff

Noun

Thaci and the other defendants, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, pleaded not guilty to all charges against them.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Prosecutors at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers court in The Hague have asked for a maximum 45-year prison sentence for Thaci and the other defendants, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of defendant

Noun

Research has previously shown that AI models can be extremely persuasive, more so than even the best human salespeople or debaters.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Personal laptops allow debaters to research, organize evidence and prepare for tournaments during free periods.

— Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of debater

Noun

Chuangsri won out of a field of 108 contestants in the pageant, which last year was held in India’s southern Hyderabad city.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of contestant

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But advocates for broader vaccine restrictions have promised to renew their push in future legislative sessions.

— Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The Block the Merger group, which includes 1st Amendment advocates and Hollywood celebrities, including Jane Fonda and Mark Ruffalo, called on Bonta and the 11 other attorneys general to hold out for major concessions.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of advocate

Noun

The former Cardinal is an absolute brawler with over 90 NFL starts who brings the exact nasty, tone-setting violence this interior unit needs.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
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

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