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striker

[strahy-ker] / ˈstraɪ kər /
NOUN
demonstrator
Synonyms
STRONGEST
marcher radical rioter
STRONG
agitator dissenter objector obstructionist revolutionary troublemaker
WEAK
boycotter disrupter picketer revolter
NOUN
picket
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demonstrator
STRONG
protester
WEAK
picketer

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Key to their form in Europe has been striker Ismaila Starr, who scored his seventh goal in the competition in Thursday's 2-1 loss.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The 5-foot-5 striker led Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup, scoring two of the most memorable goals in the tournament’s history against England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It was Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who swapped shirts with his former Chateauroux team-mate after scoring a dramatic late double in a 2-1 win.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It mirrors the dynamics of Barcelona's successful attack, featuring former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski and wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He’d rather be a striker, moving fast up and down the field, heart pounding.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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