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poacher

noun

Definition of poacher

as in smuggler

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as in hunter

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Recent Examples of poacher Quinn was a poacher supreme who scored four times as a strong Leeds team, who would eventually go up as champions, were beaten 5-2. — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Jacob The Lion ALEX BRACZKOWSKI Rescued from a poacher's snare in 2019. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 His second, 15 minutes after halftime, showed the poacher side of the former Barcelona man. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Douglas-Hamilton escaped that scare but dealt with many others—sometimes getting charged by elephants, once getting trampled by a rhinoceros, and surviving plane crashes as well as getting shot at by poachers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for poacher

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Noun

Still, despite the typical procedural formula with cases tied to gun smugglers, cartel assassins and kidnappings, the show remains topical enough to keep viewers engaged.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Florida has a colorful history as a haven for smugglers and scammers.

— Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of smuggler

Noun

The proposal is drawing concern from horseback riders like Simons and hunters, hikers and other outdoor recreationists, as well as tribal groups with treaty rights across the Great Lakes region.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Emma Hussey, an Australian criminologist, has focused her research on pedophile hunters in the US.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of hunter

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The 20-track LP serves as equal parts music and cinema in which Crockett weaves a tale of McLane as a cattle rustler on the run from the law who — eventually — gets his redemption.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Siringo was appointed a New Mexico Ranger in 1916 and for two years saw active service against cattle rustlers.

— Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Definition of rustler

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Master falconer Rebecca Rosen introduces the concept of eco-friendly pest control while hawks, falcons and owls swoop and call overhead.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 5 June 2026
His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026

Definition of falconer

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Between Two Fires is a zippy historical monster story, where a bandit ex-knight and a young girl beset by visions have to contend with plague and inhuman monsters.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Snoopy and Woodstock line the outside of the bowl in costumes like cowboys, mummies, bandits, and witches.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bandit

Noun

Daly will play Helen Adler, a dedicated birder who’s not afraid to ruffle feathers when her flock is threatened.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Now, a local birder wants to know why the city of Fort Worth hasn’t done more to protect what has long been documented as an important bird habitat.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of birder

Noun

Jamal convened a press conference proclaiming to be able to communicate by phone with Somali pirates who were holding a Nigerian ship hostage.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Get it at 50 percent off and complete the set with matching bowls featuring the whole Peanuts gang in designs with bats and pumpkins, Snoopy’s doghouse, pirates, Schroeder’s piano, pumpkin patches, cute costumes, and more.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

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