as in archer
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Recent Examples of spearman
And while the lone spearman's attack may have been futile at the time, the tactic has been since been vindicated by history.
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David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 14 Jan. 2019
David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 14 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spearman
Noun
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The archer is known for pursuing truth and justice, which is what Rachel desires.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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McGee’s not sure what classified info the Pentagon is bumping on, but the possible topics include the robot dolphins, the moon base, the counterfeit Cialis, the flesh-eating virus, or the Icelandic archer.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps they were rejected earlier under Ohio’s regular unemployment system and didn’t realize a new one is now available for lower-wage workers and people such as free-lancers who report income on IRS 1099 forms.—
Rich Exner,
cleveland,
4 June 2020
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The empire specializes in magic, the kingdom focuses on lancers, while the alliance touts the best archers.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
26 July 2019
Noun
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As the dog lazed in the dirt in Shelby Park, one guardsman ruminated about new missions to alleviate the boredom.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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That’s roughly five guardsmen for every mile of border.—
Jacob Turcotte,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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These are not necessarily easy shot opportunities, so rifle setups need to be accurate and the rifleman needs to posess real skills.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
28 Nov. 2024
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Crew can be assigned to the deck or boarding teams, with multiple slots for cannoneers, gunners, and boarders.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Artillery is a delicate skill, with cannoneers assessing topography, air pressure and even the weather at the top of the round’s parabolic arc before taking a shot.—
Anastacia Galouchka,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2023
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The attack was carried out by local LDS militiamen, aided by Native American allies.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Image Goma has long been a refuge for more than a million civilians fleeing violence from M23 militiamen, Congolese forces and other armed groups in the region.—
Ruth Maclean,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Spearman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearman. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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