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Recent Examples of attacker
In November, an attacker shot two National Guard members from West Virginia near the White House.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
This one wasn’t without drama, as a resilient Czechia scored twice with the extra attacker in the last two minutes to pull within one, but an Ivar Stenberg empty-netter with eight seconds left sealed it.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
But with Gustavsson on the bench for an extra attacker, Adrian Kempe’s empty net goal sealed the result.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The attackers swayed back and forth, their bodies working as battering rams.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Koi researchers noted this approach gave the attackers long-term flexibility and control.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Rakell tied it with Silovs off for an extra attacker.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacker
assailant
Noun
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The assailant, later told authorities the attack was intended for Nancy Pelosi, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.—
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According to court documents, the assailant who attacked him was searching for the speaker of the House.—
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“Attacker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacker. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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