poachers

noun

Definition of poachersnext
plural of poacher
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as in smugglers

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as in hunters

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  1. smugglers
  2. hunters
  3. bandits
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Border Patrol's San Diego Sector reported that smugglers were using magnets and GPS trackers while hiding drugs in vehicles.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Sign up Who are the people smugglers?
    The Week UK, theweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of smugglers
Noun
  • High season is typically during warmer months, and most apartment hunters looking to move want to do so during this time, said Saharov.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Chris Sims Christmas tree hunters can score a free tree with all the trimmings once again thanks to Avalance Food Group and Twin Peaks Restaurants' 11th annual Christmas tree giveaway.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunters
Noun
  • Several warring factions exist within the Zone, as well as lone bandits and stalkers.
    Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There were also potential issues at Pangong Lake, the location where the bandits are carried by the elephants and find the Mystic in a tree.
    Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of bandits
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