Definition of hunternext
as in archer
a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter Yet the wilderness is just plain green, a meeting spot for people of all backgrounds and political views, from deer hunters to biologists, bass fishermen to poets. Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 In a stagnant, low-hire labor market both workers and job hunters are feeling stuck. Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Elkhorn Ranch is closely associated with Roosevelt’s reinvention as a big-game hunter, an identity and cause that led to the creation of the Boone and Crockett Club in 1887. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026 In Idaho, lifetime licenses are available to hunters of all ages. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter
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Noun
  • At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • In recurve bow events, an archer will stand over 70 meters away from their target.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.
    Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • 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

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“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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