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as in smugglers
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as in hunters
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poachers
Noun
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What are common misconceptions about human smugglers?—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024 -
Five unnamed chip smugglers told The Information that they were not caught by Supermicro’s recent inspections.—
Britney Nguyen,
Quartz,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Golden eagles are incredible hunters capable of killing ungulates and bighorn sheep.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
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Weave, along with other puppies, were discovered after their mother was killed by hunters, Melaina explained.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The film itself lacks much of the original’s charms (here, the dogs don’t speak), and John Hughes’ so-so script borrows heavily from his earlier film Home Alone, right down to the two fumbling bandits (Hugh Laurie and Mark Williams, playing Cruella’s henchmen).—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the prince has his own group of seven bandits, in which people with dwarfism are represented.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Poachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poachers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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