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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
The cohort of pig wranglers resolved to reconvene Saturday to try once more bring home the bacon.
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Knowledgeable wranglers lead family pony rides and more advanced trail forays atop American quarter horses across the property’s 1,800 acres.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, a group of professional snake wranglers, sent Stuart MacKenzie to the house.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
With camp roughed out, the wrangler stayed back to manage details, including supper.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Knowledgeable wranglers lead family pony rides and more advanced trail forays atop American quarter horses across the property’s 1,800 acres.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, a group of professional snake wranglers, sent Stuart MacKenzie to the house.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
With camp roughed out, the wrangler stayed back to manage details, including supper.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrangler
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Even before stepping foot inside, an eye-catching neon cowboy greets you.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The experience, which costs $240 per person, not including alcohol, features a hearty meal of prime rib and delicious sides (a vegetarian main course is also available) and is accompanied by live entertainment of country songs and cowboy stories.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The missile can be deployed from fighter jets and bombers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The fighters’ first meeting happened more than a half-decade after fans first began to clamor for an obvious matchup between two similarly sized greats.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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It was submitted by the lawsuit’s plaintiffs, the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs' attorneys said the city is now on the hook for paying back $163 million in fines collected between 2012 and 2022 in excess of the $250 limit set by state law.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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About 20 minutes later the officers, who recognized the defendant from prior encounters, returned to the area with an Orange County probation officer to look for Trinidad, prosecutors said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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The case status is open; a lawyer is listed for the petitioner, but not for the defendant, whose first name is listed as Josmer.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Judging simply by the crowd’s response, the debaters arguing that CSOs remain relevant won handily.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The idea of writing down your arguments came from a technique used by debaters.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The four other contestants — Aubrey, Duneland Club; JaMal, East Chicago Katherine House Club; Keion, Lake Station Club; and Witten, Portage Club – each received $1,250 scholarships.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Around her, other contestants do the same, each walking in attire connected to their own hometowns and histories, transforming the Miss Mexico Detroit pageant into a space where culture, identity and belonging take center stage.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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His Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, an advocate of healthy eating, has repeatedly expressed his dismay at his boss’s diet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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New Social Security shortfall dates alarm retirement advocates Retirement advocates sounded alarm at the findings.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Paul returned to the ring in June against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, son of the legendary Mexican brawler.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The episodes saw 12 brawlers face off in teams led by Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso, aiming to win over judges Williamson, Carson Kressley and Rodney Scott.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Wrangler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrangler. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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