Definition of hunternext
as in archer
a person who hunts game hunters must have a license to shoot deer

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Recent Examples of hunter Prime members may also see additional discounts after signing in, making the deals even more appealing for last-minute bargain hunters. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Luckily, job hunters benefit from a strong labor market today. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 The good news is that Amazon Prime Day is here, and for bargain hunters, this is basically the Super Bowl for savings. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 Vauquelin finished seventh at last year’s Tour, with Arensman an impressive fourth at this year’s Giro d’Italia — but both are likely to find more success this year as stage hunters, in part due to strength of their competition, in part due to their own limitations on longer efforts. Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunter
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Noun
  • At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • In recurve bow events, an archer will stand over 70 meters away from their target.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.
    Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • Also an experienced falconer, Kennedy is known for keeping and training birds of prey.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 May 2026

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“Hunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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