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Recent Examples of bushwhacker
Chiles was an infamous bushwhacker who was reportedly connected to several murders.
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Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bushwhacker
Noun
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Police backed by helicopters and drones were searching for the assailant who remained at large after opening fire in several locations in Tarsus, in Mersin province.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The assailant allegedly fled in a car, according to Demirören News Agency (DHA).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Castillo instead met with the attackers on a plan to keep word from getting out.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Abdullah exchanged gunfire with the attackers and alerted everyone inside to go into lockdown, officials said.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Bushwhacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bushwhacker. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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