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An angry archer took aim at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building early Tuesday, shooting three arrows at a glass door, police said.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Not to mention the archer would seem to fit in well with a team of relatively low-power anti-heroes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
When Katniss' sister Prim is selected, the archer volunteers as tribute in Prim's place.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
In the movie’s trailer, an archer takes aim at an enemy soldier, firing an arrow that sends the man plunging over the side of his ship—and into the waiting jaws of a shark.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Not to mention the archer would seem to fit in well with a team of relatively low-power anti-heroes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
When Katniss' sister Prim is selected, the archer volunteers as tribute in Prim's place.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
In the movie’s trailer, an archer takes aim at an enemy soldier, firing an arrow that sends the man plunging over the side of his ship—and into the waiting jaws of a shark.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for archer
Noun
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Wilson plays a Lasso-ian sportsman—a sweet, sad former pro-golfer—who finds a new calling in coaching an amateur (Peter Dager) with extraordinary promise but a tough home life.—
Shauna Lyon,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Ducking under a security rope, Sir Jackie was able to chase down the sportsman and pull him into frame for Brundle to chat with.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Based on the best-selling comic book series, the fantasy follows barbarian huntress Red Sonja, who must unite a group of unlikely warriors to face off against the evil tyrant Emperor Draygan and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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In a Monday, May 19 news release, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office said that a hunter notified them on May 8 after discovering possible human remains on Utah’s Cedar Mountain.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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On May 8, a hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain, and after alerting authorities about the finding, law enforcement responded to the area and retrieved them, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reported this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Horn could also challenge some of the incumbent talent for a gunner spot on punt coverage as well.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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His ability as a punt gunner and run defender helps his projection to become a featured piece of their special teams units during his rookie deal.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Felix Sanchez Arrazola / Alamy Stock Photo Cheptegei, who finished 44th in Paris, is the third elite sportswoman to be killed in Kenya since October 2021.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
10 Sep. 2024
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Related article Paris pays tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her boyfriend Cheptegei, who finished 44th in Paris, is the third elite sportswoman to be killed in Kenya since October 2021.—
Reuters,
CNN,
10 Sep. 2024
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Over the following days, participants can marvel as local Kazakh falconers compete on horseback with their eagles in tow, participating in rigorous contests that showcase the natural instincts and abilities of the birds.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The male Harris’ Hawk was brought to justice by its namesake, local resident Steve Harris, who managed to trap it in a cage, before two falconers rushed over to help, one of the falconers, Alan Greenhalgh, told CNN on Friday.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her husband of 36 years – and exactly one week – stayed home with their 2-year-old goldendoodle, Orion, named like the huntsman placed among the stars by a god, and their black Jeep in the driveway.—
Sharif Paget,
CNN,
3 Oct. 2024
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The drawing room had been wallpapered with pictures of huntsmen, onto whose faces the two eldest boys, Jacob and Wilhelm (born in 1785 and 1786, respectively), would cheekily pencil in beards.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
4 Nov. 2024
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“Archer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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