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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
Knowledgeable wranglers lead family pony rides and more advanced trail forays atop American quarter horses across the property’s 1,800 acres.
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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
Our days prior to this one had consisted of daily horseback rides led by the head wranglers, a day trip to Yellowstone National Park, and tickets to their end-of-the-season rodeo.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2025
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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
Our days prior to this one had consisted of daily horseback rides led by the head wranglers, a day trip to Yellowstone National Park, and tickets to their end-of-the-season rodeo.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrangler
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This veteran droid is an even more Disneyfied version of VINCENT, who talks — for some reason — with the voice of legendary screen cowboy Slim Pickens.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The late Dan Smith, a Vietnam veteran, old-school west Texas cowboy who died in his son’s arms, a moment Mike would relive for months through night terrors and daytime flashbacks.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Njoki claims African fighters were deliberately exposed in dangerous situations as bait for Ukrainian drones.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Shahed-139 drone was shot down by an F-35C fighter jet from the Lincoln, which, according to Hawkins, was sailing about 500 miles from Iran’s southern coast.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs allege that Black employees in the office were disciplined more harshly than their colleagues, denied accommodations and subjected to escalating retaliation after raising concerns about Johnson’s leadership.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Downwinders at Risk, an environmental advocacy group in Dallas, and other plaintiffs are suing the EPA over its termination of environmental justice grants that funded community air monitors.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some defendants are also accused of conspiring to bribe a civilian contractor to create fraudulent military IDs for base access.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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If convicted, each defendant faces the possibility of up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Black, a SDA freshman who took the pilot course this year, said the class allowed students to learn more about each other and also become better debaters and thinkers.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fraud debaters offer many preferred litmus tests.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Dec. 2025
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Each contestant has 90 seconds and a maximum of three attempts for each dunk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kayley finished first among the pool of middle and high school contestants in Peters’ 50th Congressional District, which includes La Jolla.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The new rule proposes that appeals be filed quickly -- in 10 days, down from 30 -- which immigration advocates say is not enough time to find a lawyer or to present an appeal.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
7 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 11 Feb. 2026.
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