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Recent Examples of trapper
In the summer of 2019, Parker started dating local hog trapper Wade Griffin, but their relationship started deteriorating just a few months later.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
In 2019, Taylor Parker began a relationship with Wade Griffin, a roofer and hog trapper living in northeast Texas.
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Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
12 June 2026
The hike features Bailly Homestead, where fur trapper Joseph Bailly first established his trading post along the Little Calumet River in 1822.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
With traces of the trap titans that paved the way, Kushington’s motivational raps filled his trapper-friendly The Streets Is Yours debut project, which arrived last March.
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Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap.
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Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
His final accents came via dark shades and a fluffy black trapper hat.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
The puck, the trapper, the goalie pads.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
In Sarasota County, the answer is at least seven — plus a skilled trapper, according to the sheriff's office.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
In 2019, Taylor Parker began a relationship with Wade Griffin, a roofer and hog trapper living in northeast Texas.
—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
12 June 2026
The hike features Bailly Homestead, where fur trapper Joseph Bailly first established his trading post along the Little Calumet River in 1822.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
With traces of the trap titans that paved the way, Kushington’s motivational raps filled his trapper-friendly The Streets Is Yours debut project, which arrived last March.
—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Even though trapping itself isn’t painful to the animal, some anti-trappers and hunters are uncomfortable with the idea of an animal being captive, or experiencing fear when the trapper arrives to check the trap.
—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
His final accents came via dark shades and a fluffy black trapper hat.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
The puck, the trapper, the goalie pads.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
In Sarasota County, the answer is at least seven — plus a skilled trapper, according to the sheriff's office.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapper
Noun
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Another star at a similar distance from Earth is Bellatrix, which shines at the left shoulder of the celestial hunter depicted in the constellation Orion.
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If the requirement is a dedicated Cold War-style submarine hunter optimized for deep-ocean warfare, the Seawolf remains one of the finest attack submarines ever produced.
Noun
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Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time.
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Though who’s the better huntsman may never be known, the two have specialized in tracking down quarterbacks and running backs for the Cavs.
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“Trapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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