wranglers

noun

plural of wrangler
1
as in cowboys
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 defendants
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 wranglers Some even managed to evade the wranglers and disappear into the vast rangeland. — Stina Sieg, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Aspiring snake wranglers have a few more days to prepare for the Florida Python Challenge, the state’s annual roundup competition that draws participants from around the United States. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 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 He was followed by both wranglers, one with a gun. — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 Welcome back Bruce Ireland and his gang of snake wranglers for this annual event. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 The deal covers around 1,500 Teamsters members, including drivers, animal trainers and wranglers, chef assistants and location scouts and managers. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 For dude ranching, Haugen recommends Vee Bar Guest Ranch, where guests can help real-life wranglers move and sort cattle, and Rebel Ranch, where visitors can have afternoon tea overlooking a herd of bison. — Matt Alderton, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Seconds later, the wranglers rushed us out—the President was leaving. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wranglers
  1. cowboys
  2. defendants
  3. fighters
  4. plaintiffs
  5. debaters
  6. contestants
  7. advocates
  8. brawlers
Noun
  • Inventing fake cowboys with drama would be disrespectful to the real cowboys who live drama-free at the Four Sixes to this day, according to Sheridan.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The scenes will include a tribute to the vaqueros, the Mexican and Tejano cowboys who made up about one-fourth of Old West ranch hands and trail drivers.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowboys
Noun
  • Jayadev also said judges are asking defendants if their families or communities can afford to put up bail on their behalf.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • He and his wife are also named as defendants in Clemishire's lawsuit, but do not appear to be affected by this most recent ruling.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of defendants
Noun
  • De la Espriella’s first airstrike in office killed two ELN fighters on the Colombian side of the border.
    — Adam Shanks, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Quds Force is an expeditionary unit made up of the IRGC’s most elite fighters.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fighters
Noun
  • The latest trial has left Harry facing a potential bill for millions of pounds after the court ruled he and other plaintiffs in the case were liable for the publisher’s legal fees.
    — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The mayor, chancellor and Department of Education are all plaintiffs in the case.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of plaintiffs
Noun
  • Personal laptops allow debaters to research, organize evidence and prepare for tournaments during free periods.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of debaters
Noun
  • Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As contestants begin to gather in Florida, Becker is getting noticed.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • Following the fatal crashes, transit advocates called on New Yorkers to vote in November on Ballot Question 3, which would expedite the review process for small infrastructure and safe street projects.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Every September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, advocates ask Americans to wear gold in recognition of the children and families affected by cancer.
    — Jason Collins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • 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
  • Displacing the ’90s boom bap and aughts brawlers of her last album is a streak of assiduous ’80s R&B exercises that foreground her gains as a vocalist more often than her gobstopping wordplay as a rapper.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Definition of brawlers

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“Wranglers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wranglers. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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