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Recent Examples of assaulter
His alleged assaulter was arrested and jailed Wednesday.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assaulter
Noun
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The other assailant, Caleb Vazquez, was 18.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The alleged attacker, Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, fled on foot and was apprehended that day.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Chicago Police The attacker was described as a Black man between 35 and 40 years old, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, 270 to 285 pounds, with short black hair and black facial hair.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Assaulter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assaulter. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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