HUNTERS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

hunters

noun

plural of hunter

as in archers

a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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nonhunters

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Recent Examples of hunters House hunters are soon likely to see less competition in the market due to a sharp drop in immigration that began last year. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Mountain trips don’t have to be miserable for hunters or anglers who live at or near sea level. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 There’s something for everyone, from music lovers to bargain hunters, craft aficionados to car enthusiasts. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Generally, these hunters do not start attacking cells unless there is a reason to do so, such as inflammation, a key marker of infection. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Pretendian hunters tend to be painted as aggressive or angry, which ultimately serves to undermine their claims. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 So Texas isn't exactly worried about hunters like Shaq taking too many. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Police sources say these may be treasure hunters or urban explorers. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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